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Lantern Flower Ointment

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Lantern Flower Ointment,For children who cry at night: symptoms include heat and dryness, red urine, a warm mouth with sweat, and crying while arching the back.

Formulas Name : Lantern Flower Ointment

Chinese Name : 灯花膏

Drug Formulation

7 lamp wicks, 1 character of borax, a small amount of cinnabar.

Source

From *Bai Yi*, Volume 19.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder and mix with honey to form a paste.

Benefits

For children who cry at night: symptoms include heat and dryness, red urine, a warm mouth with sweat, and crying while arching the back.

Instructions for Use

When the child is asleep, apply a small amount to the lips.

Lantern Flower Ointment,From *Bai Yi*, Volume 19.,For children who cry at night: symptoms include heat and dryness, red urine, a warm mouth with sweat, and crying while arching the back.

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