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Lithospermum Ointment

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Lithospermum Ointment,Exfoliative cheilitis.

Formulas Name : Lithospermum Ointment

Chinese Name : 紫草软膏

Drug Formulation

100g of Lithospermum root (finely chopped).

Source

*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.

Processing

Soak in 450 milliliters of vegetable oil or sesame oil for 24 hours until the oil turns purple; filter to remove the residue. Add 100g of petroleum jelly to the filtrate, heat to boiling point, melt and stir until well blended, then cool and set aside.

Benefits

Exfoliative cheilitis.

Lithospermum Ointment,*A Concise Compendium of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.,Exfoliative cheilitis.

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