Life-Saving Ointment

Life-Saving Ointment,For all types of back abscesses.

Formulas Name : Life-Saving Ointment

Chinese Name : 救生膏

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Mithridate (crushed and stir-fried), 2 liang of Phellodendron bark (from Jinzhou; thick variety; coat thoroughly with beeswax the size of a marble, then roast over fire until completely absorbed), half a qian of talcum powder, and half a liang of cuttlefish bone (white variety, with the shell removed).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 131.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For all types of back abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Mix with freshly drawn water, spread on paper, and first have the patient wash the sore with warm sour-plum juice; then apply the ointment. Change the dressing once daily.

Life-Saving Ointment,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 131.,For all types of back abscesses.

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