Kyoto Realgar Ointment，From *Extraordinary Formulas Beyond Surgical Prescriptions*, Volume 2.，Except for carbuncles, this ointment treats all malignant sores, abscesses, and boils on the back; as well as various types of boils, phlegm nodules, and hard lumps. Even for established conditions, it can significantly reduce their size.
Kyoto Realgar Ointment
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Formulas Name : Kyoto Realgar Ointment
Chinese Name : 京都硇砂膏
Drug Formulation
5 chi of fresh peach twigs, 5 chi of fresh willow twigs, 5 chi of fresh mulberry twigs, 5 chi of fresh locust twigs, 80 red gardenias, 1 liang 2 qian of human hair,roasted turtle shell slices 6 qian, elephant skin 6 qian (fry in 4 jin of sesame oil until charred, remove the dregs, then simmer until a drop of liquid forms a bead; add fly-yellow丹 and stir into a paste, then add the remaining ingredients), fly-yellow丹 1.5 jin, genuine realgar 3 qian, dragon’s blood 1 qian, catechu 2 qian (grind these three ingredients separately into a powder).
Source
From *Extraordinary Formulas Beyond Surgical Prescriptions*, Volume 2.
Processing
Stir thoroughly until completely homogeneous to remove any residual heat.
Benefits
Except for carbuncles, this ointment treats all malignant sores, abscesses, and boils on the back; as well as various types of boils, phlegm nodules, and hard lumps. Even for established conditions, it can significantly reduce their size.
Instructions for Use
Apply as a poultice.
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Kyoto Realgar Ointment,Except for carbuncles, this ointment treats all malignant sores, abscesses, and boils on the back; as well as various types of boils, phlegm nodules, and hard lumps. Even for established conditions, it can significantly reduce their size.