Lithospermum Oil，*Traditional Chinese Medicine: Surgery*.，For first- and second-degree burn wounds.
Lithospermum Oil
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Formulas Name : Lithospermum Oil
Chinese Name : 紫草油
Drug Formulation
Angelica dahurica 32g, Lithospermum root 32g, Honeysuckle vine 32g, Borneol 1.6g, Beeswax 22g (reduce to 16g in winter), Sesame oil 500g.
Source
*Traditional Chinese Medicine: Surgery*.
Processing
Place Angelica dahurica, Lithospermum root, and Honeysuckle vine in sesame oil, heat to 130 degrees, and maintain this temperature for half an hour until the Angelica dahurica turns dark yellow. Immediately filter while hot; add beeswax to the filtrate and allow it to melt. If the temperature is too low, heat slightly as needed. Once slightly cooled, add finely ground Borneol and stir until well blended.
Benefits
For first- and second-degree burn wounds.
Instructions for Use
Soak a piece of sterile gauze in the ointment and apply it to the wound; change the dressing once daily.
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Lithospermum Oil,For first- and second-degree burn wounds.