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Miraculous Ointment

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Miraculous Ointment,Lower back pain.

Formulas Name : Miraculous Ointment

Chinese Name : 神应膏药

Drug Formulation

Chuanwu, Ma Lianzi, Guan Gui, Dried Ginger, Du Zhong, Mu Biezi (remove shell, fibers, and oil; grind separately)—5 qian; Myrrh—5 qian (ground separately); Frankincense—3 qian (ground separately); Po Gu Zhi (roasted)—5 qian.

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 154.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Lower back pain.

Instructions for Use

Mix the powdered ingredients with vinegar paste, apply to the lower back, cover with paper, and secure with cotton or silk; change 2–3 times daily.

Miraculous Ointment,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 154.,Lower back pain.

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