Ointment for Boils and Swellings,From *Guangji Fang*, cited in Volume 24 of *Wai Tai*.,For abscesses and swellings that have ruptured.
Ointment for Boils and Swellings
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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.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Ointment for Boils and Swellings,For abscesses and swellings that have ruptured.