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Internal Dissolving Ointment,For swelling caused by heat toxins.

Formulas Name : Internal Dissolving Ointment

Chinese Name : 内消膏

Drug Formulation

2 pods of soapberry (soak in 1 medium bowl of fine wine, then squeeze out the juice), 1 fen of rock salt, 1 fen of sodium carbonate.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 64.

Processing

Mix the above ingredients and simmer until a paste forms.

Benefits

For swelling caused by heat toxins.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the swollen area twice daily.

Internal Dissolving Ointment,*Shenghui*, Volume 64.,For swelling caused by heat toxins.

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