Ointment for Damp Sores

Category: Formulas

Ointment for Damp Sores,For those who, in recent years, have suffered from damp-toxin conditions in the knees, soles of the feet, and tops of the feet—causing unbearable pain and difficulty walking—

Formulas Name : Ointment for Damp Sores

Chinese Name : 湿疮膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of beeswax, 2 pig gallbladders, 1 clump of human hair, 2 qian of mercury oxide, 1 liang of sesame oil.

Source

From *The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 8.

Processing

First, boil the sesame oil for 4–5 boils; then add the beeswax and boil for another 5–6 boils. Next, add the hair and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly with a locust or willow twig. Once the hair has dissolved, remove the residue. Then add the mercury oxide and simmer briefly for about one hour. Pour the mixture into a porcelain container and soak it in cold water for a short while to form a paste.

Benefits

For those who, in recent years, have suffered from damp-toxin conditions in the knees, soles of the feet, and tops of the feet—causing unbearable pain and difficulty walking—

Instructions for Use

Apply the ointment to the affected area according to the size of the sore. Within a few days, toxic fluid will ooze out; wipe it dry and reapply the ointment.

Ointment for Damp Sores，From *The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 8.，For those who, in recent years, have suffered from damp-toxin conditions in the knees, soles of the feet, and tops of the feet—causing unbearable pain and difficulty walking—

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