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Immortal Elixir Ointment

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Immortal Elixir Ointment,For boils and abscesses that have become ulcerated after pus discharge and have failed to heal for a long time.

Formulas Name : Immortal Elixir Ointment

Chinese Name : 仙丹膏

Drug Formulation

8 liang of Rehmannia glutinosa, 2 liang of Angelica sinensis, 2 liang of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 2 liang of Astragalus membranaceus, 1 liang of Moutan bark, 1 liang of Cinnamomum cassia, 1 jin of sesame oil, and 8 liang of realgar.

Source

From *The Source of the Four Sages’ Hearts*, Volume 9.

Processing

Boil into a paste, then add 1 liang each of beeswax, white wax, frankincense, and myrrh; store in a jar.

Benefits

For boils and abscesses that have become ulcerated after pus discharge and have failed to heal for a long time.

Instructions for Use

Clean the wound and apply the ointment; change the dressing once daily.

Immortal Elixir Ointment,From *The Source of the Four Sages’ Hearts*, Volume 9.,For boils and abscesses that have become ulcerated after pus discharge and have failed to heal for a long time.

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