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Liu’s Poison Dart Ointment

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Liu’s Poison Dart Ointment,Ulcers of the periosteum in joints; tuberculosis; “opposite-side” and “back-to-back” conditions; lumbar abscesses; traumatic injuries; wounds; carbuncles; malignant sores; genital sores; scrofula; leg sores; breast sores; fasciitis; cold sores; hemorrhoids; hemorrhoidal fistulas; and bone consumption.

Formulas Name : Liu’s Poison Dart Ointment

Chinese Name : 刘氏毒镖膏

Drug Formulation

Frankincense 6 qian, Myrrh 6 qian, Mercury Oxide 6 qian, Dragon’s Blood 6 qian, Licorice 6 qian, Hibiscus Herb 6 qian, Sweated Notoginseng 6 qian, Gallnut 6 qian, Zhang Dan 6 liang, Cinnabar 2 qian, Tai Cun (Musk) 1 qian, Safflower 3 qian, Small Swallows 3, Salted Duck Eggs 7, Sesame Oil 1 jin.

Source

Formula attributed to Liu Jin’an, as cited in *Collection of Plaster Formulas*.

Processing

First, bring the sesame oil to a boil. Add the small swallows, salted duck eggs, and hibiscus to the oil, then strain the liquid and discard the solids. Next, fry the gallnuts, safflower, and Panax notoginseng in the oil until they turn yellow, then remove them. Grind all three ingredients into a fine powder and mix them into the decoction.simmer over low heat until all ingredients turn yellow. Then add zhangdan; when the mixture turns black, add one basin of water until the water forms beads when dripped. Next, add the tai cun, stir with an iron spatula for 3–4 he, and pour the entire mixture into a basin of water to remove the heat toxicity. Once the heat toxicity is completely removed, the ointment will turn ash-white and is ready for use.

Benefits

Ulcers of the periosteum in joints; tuberculosis; “opposite-side” and “back-to-back” conditions; lumbar abscesses; traumatic injuries; wounds; carbuncles; malignant sores; genital sores; scrofula; leg sores; breast sores; fasciitis; cold sores; hemorrhoids; hemorrhoidal fistulas; and bone consumption.

Instructions for Use

To use, soak the plaster in cool water until it dissolves, then stir it with your hands. Apply the appropriate number of plasters to the affected area based on the condition.

Liu’s Poison Dart Ointment,Formula attributed to Liu Jin’an, as cited in *Collection of Plaster Formulas*.,Ulcers of the periosteum in joints; tuberculosis; “opposite-side” and “back-to-back” conditions; lumbar abscesses; traumatic injuries; wounds; carbuncles; malignant sores; genital sores; scrofula; leg sores; breast sores; fasciitis; cold sores; hemorrhoids; hemorrhoidal fistulas; and bone consumption.

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