Hibiscus Bark Ointment

Hibiscus Bark Ointment,Wind-Eczema. Caused by pathogenic factors of wind, cold, and dampness invading the skin and disrupting the blood and qi. Initially the size of a coin, it gradually expands, becoming either round or oblong with a raised border; scratching leads to stubborn numbness, and the patient feels neither pain nor itching.

Formulas Name : Hibiscus Bark Ointment

Chinese Name : 槿皮膏

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Sichuan hibiscus bark, 2 liang of Bai Ji, 5 qian of Bai Bu, 7 qian of large maple seeds, 4 qian of areca nut, 3 qian of wild Chinese aconite, 3 qian of clamshell, 2 qian of Pinellia tuber, 2 pieces of cardamom, 1 qian 5 fen of cicada slough, 3 qian of mercury oxide, 2 qian of sulfur, 5 fen of realgar, 5 li of musk, and 5 fen of dried white alum.

Source

From *Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the five ingredients from “Mercury Oxide” onward into an extremely fine powder. For the seven ingredients including Hibiscus bark, combine them with 4 large bowls of vinegar and simmer over low heat until reduced to 1 bowl. Strain out the residue, then continue simmering over low heat until it forms a paste. Add the five powdered ingredients and stir until well blended. Store in a porcelain jar.

Benefits

Wind-Eczema. Caused by pathogenic factors of wind, cold, and dampness invading the skin and disrupting the blood and qi. Initially the size of a coin, it gradually expands, becoming either round or oblong with a raised border; scratching leads to stubborn numbness, and the patient feels neither pain nor itching.

Instructions for Use

Apply the extract of Pangolin scales, scraped from the damaged skin of the affected area, to the lesion.

Hibiscus Bark Ointment,From *Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 6.,Wind-Eczema. Caused by pathogenic factors of wind, cold, and dampness invading the skin and disrupting the blood and qi. Initially the size of a coin, it gradually expands, becoming either round or oblong with a raised border; scratching leads to stubborn numbness, and the patient feels neither pain nor itching.

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