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