Iron Filings Ointment

Iron Filings Ointment,For weeping sores that have become dry and exposed.

Formulas Name : Iron Filings Ointment

Chinese Name : 铁屑膏

Drug Formulation

Half liang of calcined iron filings, 1 liang of dog skull with teeth (roasted until yellow), 1 liang of deer antler (burned to ash), and 1 qian of genuine mercury oxide.

Source

From *Zhenzhi*, Volume 22.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For weeping sores that have become dry and exposed.

Instructions for Use

Mix with lard and apply as a poultice.

Iron Filings Ointment,From *Zhenzhi*, Volume 22.,For weeping sores that have become dry and exposed.

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