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Mountain Yam and Castor Oil Ointment

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Mountain Yam and Castor Oil Ointment,For lumps at the back of the neck, regardless of how long they have been present.

Formulas Name : Mountain Yam and Castor Oil Ointment

Chinese Name : 山麻膏

Drug Formulation

1 cun of raw Chinese yam (peeled), 9 castor beans.

Source

From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind into a uniform paste.

Benefits

For lumps at the back of the neck, regardless of how long they have been present.

Instructions for Use

Spread the mixture on a piece of cloth and apply it to the affected area.

Mountain Yam and Castor Oil Ointment,From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 4.,For lumps at the back of the neck, regardless of how long they have been present.

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