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Luo-Activating Ointment

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Luo-Activating Ointment,For tendon injuries with nodular formations, or for soft tissue hardening or adhesions in the later stages of injury.

Formulas Name : Luo-Activating Ointment

Chinese Name : 活络油膏

Drug Formulation

Safflower 2 liang, Myrrh 2 liang, White Angelica 2 liang, Chinese Angelica 8 liang, White Aconite 1 liang, Uncaria 4 liang, Lithospermum 2 liang, Gardenia 2 liang, Scutellaria 1 liang, Licorice 2 liang, Liu Jinu 2 liang, Moutan Bark 2 liang, Borneol 2 liang, Raw Rehmannia 8 liang, Processed Frankincense 2 liang, Dew-Soaked Bee Hive 2 liang, Rhubarb 4 liang, White Medicinal Herb 1 liang.

Source

*Lecture Notes on Traditional Chinese Medicine Trauma Science*.

Processing

Place the above herbs in a large iron pot, then add 9 jin of sesame oil. Fry the herbs over low heat until thoroughly infused while preserving their properties. Filter to remove the residue, then return the mixture to the pot and boil over high heat. Add 3 jin of beeswax and 2 liang of borneol. Stir with a wooden stick until well blended, then pack into boxes.

Benefits

For tendon injuries with nodular formations, or for soft tissue hardening or adhesions in the later stages of injury.

Instructions for Use

Dip a finger in the ointment and apply it to the affected area.

Luo-Activating Ointment,*Lecture Notes on Traditional Chinese Medicine Trauma Science*.,For tendon injuries with nodular formations, or for soft tissue hardening or adhesions in the later stages of injury.

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