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Nüwei Ointment

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Nüwei Ointment,For sores, ulcers, and mottled skin lesions on the body.

Formulas Name : Nüwei Ointment

Chinese Name : 女葳膏

Drug Formulation

1 fen of Nüwei, 1 piece of Aconite (roasted), 2 fen of Chicken-Tongue Incense, 2 fen of Blue Wood Fragrance, one fangcun bi of Musk, 1 fen of White Angelica.

Source

Quoted from *Records of Verified Remedies Through the Ages* in Volume 15 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Boil 7 he of pork fat from the 12th lunar month, add the five ingredients, and simmer over low heat until it simmers slightly; quickly strain out the dregs, add musk and stir well; repeat the process of heating and straining three times, and the ointment is ready.

Benefits

For sores, ulcers, and mottled skin lesions on the body.

Instructions for Use

Rub the affected area with pumice stone until slightly abraded, then apply the ointment.

Nüwei Ointment,Quoted from *Records of Verified Remedies Through the Ages* in Volume 15 of *Wai Tai*.,For sores, ulcers, and mottled skin lesions on the body.

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