Ointment for Treating Damp Sores and Leg Ulcers

Ointment for Treating Damp Sores and Leg Ulcers,For all types of damp sores and leg sores.

Formulas Name : Ointment for Treating Damp Sores and Leg Ulcers

Chinese Name : 治湿疮并臁疮膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of beeswax, a fistful of human hair, 1 liang of sesame oil, 2 qian of mercury oxide (ground separately), and 2 pig gallbladders.

Source

From *Medical Conveniences*, Volume 3.

Processing

First, boil the sesame oil for 4–5 boils; then add the beeswax and boil for another 4–5 boils; next, add the hair and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly with a locust or willow twig until the hair is completely dissolved. Strain thoroughly, then add the mercury oxide and simmer briefly for about one hour. Remove from heat and place in a porcelain bowl; soak in cold water for a short while, and the ointment is ready.

Benefits

For all types of damp sores and leg sores.

Instructions for Use

Apply for half a day; when yellow fluid oozes out, wipe it dry, reapply the ointment, and reapply the patch.

Ointment for Treating Damp Sores and Leg Ulcers,From *Medical Conveniences*, Volume 3.,For all types of damp sores and leg sores.

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