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Miraculous Efficacy Ointment

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Miraculous Efficacy Ointment,For scrofula and tetanus.

Formulas Name : Miraculous Efficacy Ointment

Chinese Name : 奇效膏

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb: 6 liang.

Source

From *Hui Chun*, Volume 8.

Processing

Using 1 jin 2 liang of genuine sesame oil, fry the rhubarb until it floats to the surface, then strain out the residue. Over low heat, add half a jin of pure yellow丹, and simmer further until a drop of the mixture forms a bead when dropped into water. Add 5 qian of ancient lime (roasted), 4 qian of frankincense, 4 qian of myrrh, and 2 liang of beeswax to form a salve. Spread the salve onto oiled paper.

Benefits

For scrofula and tetanus.

Instructions for Use

Apply externally.

Miraculous Efficacy Ointment,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 8.,For scrofula and tetanus.

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