Moisture-Removing Ointment，*The Direct Pointers*, Volume 22.，After an abscess or boil has ruptured, if the patient mistakenly drinks soapberry water or other toxic liquids, causing pain; or if exposed to donkey or horse sweat, urine, feces, or any other “blue water.”
Moisture-Removing Ointment
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Formulas Name : Moisture-Removing Ointment
Chinese Name : 去水膏
Drug Formulation
Licorice (raw, ground into powder) 1 fen, sugar 3 fen, glutinous rice flour 3 fen.
Source
*The Direct Pointers*, Volume 22.
Processing
Mix the above ingredients to form an ointment.
Benefits
After an abscess or boil has ruptured, if the patient mistakenly drinks soapberry water or other toxic liquids, causing pain; or if exposed to donkey or horse sweat, urine, feces, or any other “blue water.”
Instructions for Use
Spread the ointment on a piece of silk and apply it to the affected area. The toxic fluid will drain out on its own.
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Moisture-Removing Ointment,After an abscess or boil has ruptured, if the patient mistakenly drinks soapberry water or other toxic liquids, causing pain; or if exposed to donkey or horse sweat, urine, feces, or any other “blue water.”