Herbal Ointment

Herbal Ointment,Scrofula.

Formulas Name : Herbal Ointment

Chinese Name : 草膏

Drug Formulation

Lychee Grass (also known as Changqingcao or Xueliqing).

Source

From *Formulas Compiled by Hu Hou*.

Processing

Decoct into a concentrated decoction, strain out the residue, and simmer further until it becomes a paste.

Benefits

Scrofula.

Instructions for Use

Apply the paste to the affected area; it is effective whether the abscess has ruptured or not. If it has not ruptured, moxibustion with one moxa cone should be applied to the initial lesion before applying the paste; if it has already ruptured, moxibustion is not necessary.

Herbal Ointment,From *Formulas Compiled by Hu Hou*.,Scrofula.

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