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Hedgehog Liver Paste

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Hedgehog Liver Paste,For various fistulas, scrofula, and swollen, hard lumps in the genital area, or when an ulcer has ruptured and pus and blood flow continuously.

Formulas Name : Hedgehog Liver Paste

Chinese Name : 猬肝膏

Drug Formulation

2 liang of hedgehog liver (roasted until cooked), half a liang of peony root, half a liang of Chuanxiong, half a liang of Asarum (stems and leaves removed), 5 liang of mutton fat, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis (sliced and dried), 1 liang of beeswax, 1 liang of Coptis (stems removed), 1 liang of Scutellaria (black core removed), and 1 liang of pine resin.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 127.

Processing

Grind all ingredients except the mutton fat, beeswax, and pine resin into a fine powder. First, boil the mutton fat until it comes to a boil; then add the beeswax and pine resin and melt them completely. Immediately add the powdered herbs and stir until well blended. Store in a porcelain container.

Benefits

For various fistulas, scrofula, and swollen, hard lumps in the genital area, or when an ulcer has ruptured and pus and blood flow continuously.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the affected area and change the dressing three times daily.

Hedgehog Liver Paste,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 127.,For various fistulas, scrofula, and swollen, hard lumps in the genital area, or when an ulcer has ruptured and pus and blood flow continuously.

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