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Guo Dan Ointment

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Guo Dan Ointment,For all types of sores and boils.

Formulas Name : Guo Dan Ointment

Chinese Name : 虢丹膏

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Guo Dan, 10 seeds of croton, 2 liang of ephedra, 50 cun of bamboo shoots, and 50 cun of willow twigs.

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 272.

Processing

Heat the ingredients listed above in oil until charred; add the bamboo, willow, croton seeds, and ephedra, and simmer until the mixture turns black. Then add the Guo Dan and stir until thoroughly blended and uniformly black; allow to cool.

Benefits

For all types of sores and boils.

Guo Dan Ointment,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 272.,For all types of sores and boils.

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