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.
Lantern Flower Ointment
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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.
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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.