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Ointment for Reducing Swelling and Relieving Pain

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Ointment for Reducing Swelling and Relieving Pain,For swelling and pain due to soft tissue injuries, as well as in the early stages of fractures and dislocations.

Formulas Name : Ointment for Reducing Swelling and Relieving Pain

Chinese Name : 消肿止疼药膏

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Curcuma, 5 liang of Notopterygium, 5 liang of Dried Ginger, 5 liang of Gardenia, 5 qian of Frankincense, 5 qian of Myrrh.

Source

*Science of Traumatology*

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For swelling and pain due to soft tissue injuries, as well as in the early stages of fractures and dislocations.

Instructions for Use

Mix with petroleum jelly to form a 10% ointment and apply externally to the affected area.

Ointment for Reducing Swelling and Relieving Pain,*Science of Traumatology*,For swelling and pain due to soft tissue injuries, as well as in the early stages of fractures and dislocations.

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