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Mercuric Oxide Ointment

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Mercuric Oxide Ointment,Mercury oxide toxicity.

Formulas Name : Mercuric Oxide Ointment

Chinese Name : 轻粉毒膏

Drug Formulation

3 qian of mercury oxide, 1 liang of calamine (calcined and soaked in Coptis chinensis juice), 1 liang of oyster shell (wrapped in salt mud and calcined until red-hot), and 2 liang of genuine mung bean powder (roasted until dry).

Source

*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Mercury oxide toxicity.

Instructions for Use

Mix thoroughly with raw tung oil, place in a porcelain bowl, and heat thoroughly over a moxa fire. Apply as a poultice through a layer of paper, changing it once every two days.

Mercuric Oxide Ointment,*Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 3.,Mercury oxide toxicity.

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