Lettuce Seed Ointment,Formula by Zhang Rixin, cited in Volume 7 of *Compendium of Traumatology*.,
Lettuce Seed Ointment
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Formulas Name : Lettuce Seed Ointment
Chinese Name : 苣子膏
Drug Formulation
4 liang of lettuce seeds, 4 liang of white mulberry bark, and 4 liang of white elm bark.
Source
Formula by Zhang Rixin, cited in Volume 7 of *Compendium of Traumatology*.
Processing
Roast each ingredient separately, grind into a fine powder, and bring 4 liang of sesame oil to a rolling boil. First add the lettuce seed powder, then the mulberry bark, followed by the elm bark, and simmer until the mixture reaches the proper consistency.
Instructions for Use
Apply the mixture to the affected area. After the time it takes for one incense stick to burn, remove the ointment, and the condition will be restored.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026
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Lettuce Seed Ointment