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Okra Oil,For soaking burns in hot water.

Formulas Name : Okra Oil

Chinese Name : 秋葵油

Drug Formulation

Okra flowers (air-dried)—any amount.

Source

*Compendium of Medical Essentials*, Volume 7.

Benefits

For soaking burns in hot water.

Instructions for Use

Soak in sesame oil until needed.

Okra Oil,*Compendium of Medical Essentials*, Volume 7.,For soaking burns in hot water.

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