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Ointment for Abdominal Distension

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Ointment for Abdominal Distension,For all types of masses.

Formulas Name : Ointment for Abdominal Distension

Chinese Name : 贴痞膏

Drug Formulation

2 qian of safflower seeds, 1 qian of rhubarb, 1 qian of natron, 1 qian of gardenia, 1 qian of lime, and 1 piece of wine yeast (the size of a chicken egg).

Source

From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 6.

Processing

Pound all the ingredients together into a paste and spread it on a piece of cloth.

Benefits

For all types of masses.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the mass, then warm it with a hot water bottle and secure it with a handkerchief. After three days, remove the poultice; if the skin is black as ink, it indicates the treatment has been effective.

Ointment for Abdominal Distension,From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 6.,For all types of masses.

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