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Guolao Ointment,For hanging abscesses.

Formulas Name : Guolao Ointment

Chinese Name : 国老膏

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Angelica sinensis, 3 liang of licorice.

Source

From *Shortcuts in Surgical Treatment*, Middle Volume.

Processing

Decoct the above herbs over moderate to high heat using mulberry wood and fire to extract the first, second, and third decoctions; strain out the residue, then continue decocting until a paste is formed.

Benefits

For hanging abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–4 qian per dose, washed down with ash-free wine early in the morning.

Guolao Ointment,From *Shortcuts in Surgical Treatment*, Middle Volume.,For hanging abscesses.

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