Ointment for Boils and Swellings

Ointment for Boils and Swellings,For abscesses and swellings that have ruptured.

Formulas Name : Ointment for Boils and Swellings

Chinese Name : 痈肿膏

Drug Formulation

1 jin of pine resin (refined), 3 he of (raw) moon-zone fat, 1 liang of pepper leaves, 3 liang of white wax, 1 liang of snake’s jaw, 1 liang of astragalus, 1 liang of ligusticum, 1 liang of white angelica, 1 liang of angelica sinensis, 1 liang of asarum, and 1 liang of peony root.

Source

From *Guangji Fang*, cited in Volume 24 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Chop the ingredients. First, decoct the animal fat and beeswax in water until completely melted. Add the remaining herbs and bring the mixture to a boil three times, then let it cool three times. When the Angelica dahurica turns yellow, the ointment is ready.

Benefits

For abscesses and swellings that have ruptured.

Instructions for Use

Cut a piece of old cloth to fit the size of the sore, apply the ointment, and affix it to the affected area once each day and once each night.

Ointment for Boils and Swellings,From *Guangji Fang*, cited in Volume 24 of *Wai Tai*.,For abscesses and swellings that have ruptured.

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