Hongji Ointment，*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 2.，Apply the oil from the bottom of the bottle to soaks and sores, as well as to sores on the head and face, such as those caused by erosion.
Hongji Ointment
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Formulas Name : Hongji Ointment
Chinese Name : 弘济膏
Drug Formulation
Roasted black soybeans.
Source
*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 2.
Processing
Roast the above herb until it pops, then grind it coarsely. Place it in a wine bottle, layering it alternately with human hair (blood residue) until the bottle is 7–8 fen full. Cover the opening with a wire mesh or plug it with locust or willow twigs. Next, take a square brick,drill a hole in the center, and invert the bottle so that its opening fits over the brick. Seal the opening tightly with mud. Next, dig a pit in the ground, place a bowl inside the pit, and cover the pit with the brick, ensuring the bottle’s opening aligns with the bowl. Seal the area around the brick tightly to prevent air from entering. Then, pile dry horse manure on top of the brick until it covers the bottom of the bottle. Light a fire at the top and let it burn overnight. After the ashes have cooled, remove the oil from the bowl.
Benefits
Apply the oil from the bottom of the bottle to soaks and sores, as well as to sores on the head and face, such as those caused by erosion.
Instructions for Use
Dip a goose feather in the solution and apply it to the affected area.
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Hongji Ointment,Apply the oil from the bottom of the bottle to soaks and sores, as well as to sores on the head and face, such as those caused by erosion.