Imperial-Verified Ointment，*Secrets of Health Preservation*, Volume 4.，Effective for all conditions caused by wind, cold, and dampness; stiffness and cramping of the hands and feet; aching and pain in the joints; abdominal masses in men; blood masses in women; as well as lower back pain, flank pain, various types of pain, nodular lumps that migrate, stubborn tinea and chronic sores that have persisted for years, newly emerging swollen abscesses, and unruptured swellings.
Imperial-Verified Ointment
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Formulas Name : Imperial-Verified Ointment
Chinese Name : 御验膏
Drug Formulation
1 liang of human hair, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis root tips, 1 liang of Chuanxiong, 1 liang of red peony root, 1 liang of raw rehmannia root,Peach Kernel 1 liang, Safflower 1 liang, Sappan Wood 1 liang, Wood Fragrance 1 liang, Reed Fragrance 1 liang, Clove and Clove Bark 1 liang, Agastache 1 liang, Wuyao 1 liang, Southern Star 1 liang, Pinellia 1 liang, Fritillary Bulb 1 liang, Atractylodes 1 liang, Scrophularia 1 liang, Sophora Flavescens 1 liang, Scutellaria 1 liang, Phellodendron 1 liang, Rhubarb 1 liang,Gardenia fruit 1 liang, Trichosanthes root 1 liang, Trifoliate orange peel 1 liang, Sichuan Aconite 1 liang, Wild Aconite 1 liang, Cinnamon bark 1 liang, Galangal 1 liang, Mugwort leaves 1 liang, Fangfeng 1 liang, Schizonepeta 1 liang, White Angelica root 1 liang, Asarum root 1 liang, Notopterygium root 1 liang, Angelica pubescens root 1 liang, Forsythia fruit 1 liang,Gaoban 1 liang, Qin Jiao 1 liang, Ma Huang 1 liang, Xu Duan 1 liang, Niu Xi 1 liang, Gu Sui Bu 1 liang, Ya Zao 1 liang, Wu Jia Pi 1 liang, Bai Xian Pi 1 liang, Bai Ji 1 liang, Bai Lian 1 liang, Da Feng Zi 1 liang,Castor Seed 1 liang, Xanthium Seed 1 liang, Gallnut 1 liang, Qingfengteng 1 liang, Wilfordia 1 liang, Licorice Knots 1 liang, Agarwood Knots 1 liang, Stiff Silkworm 1 liang, Whole Scorpion 1 liang, Cicada Shedding 1 liang, Snake Shedding 1 liang,cent of centipede, 1 liang of soft-shelled turtle shell, 1 liang of pangolin scale, 1 toad, 21 cun of peach twig, 21 cun of willow twig, 21 cun of elm twig, 21 cun of locust twig, 21 cun of mulberry twig, 21 cun of Chinese toon twig, 21 cun of paper mulberry twig, 5 qian of frankincense, 5 qian of myrrh, 5 qian of dragon’s blood,5 qian of musk, 5 qian of asafoetida, 5 jin of pine resin (water-floated), and 12 jin of sesame oil.
Source
*Secrets of Health Preservation*, Volume 4.
Processing
Soak all ingredients in the oil for over 10 days before placing them in the pot. Simmer over alternating high and low heat; once the herbs have turned dry and black, strain out the residue through a cloth. Return the mixture to the pot, add the dan just before it is ready, and simmer over low heat until a drop of the mixture forms a bead when dropped into water. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before adding the fine medicinal ingredients, stirring thoroughly. Spread the mixture onto oiled paper.
Benefits
Effective for all conditions caused by wind, cold, and dampness; stiffness and cramping of the hands and feet; aching and pain in the joints; abdominal masses in men; blood masses in women; as well as lower back pain, flank pain, various types of pain, nodular lumps that migrate, stubborn tinea and chronic sores that have persisted for years, newly emerging swollen abscesses, and unruptured swellings.
Instructions for Use
For external application.
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Imperial-Verified Ointment,Effective for all conditions caused by wind, cold, and dampness; stiffness and cramping of the hands and feet; aching and pain in the joints; abdominal masses in men; blood masses in women; as well as lower back pain, flank pain, various types of pain, nodular lumps that migrate, stubborn tinea and chronic sores that have persisted for years, newly emerging swollen abscesses, and unruptured swellings.