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Pain-Relieving Ointment,For pain caused by injury to tendons and meridians that flares up intermittently and worsens when exposed to cold.

Formulas Name : Pain-Relieving Ointment

Chinese Name : 止痛贴熁膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of cassia bark, 1 liang of aconite root (raw, with skin and pith removed), 1 liang of frankincense (ground), 1 liang of Sichuan pepper (small pepper may also be used), 1 liang of evodia fruit, 1 liang of bai ji, 5 he of fresh ginger juice, and 5 he of wine.

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. First, decoct the ginger juice and wine together, reducing to 7 he. For each use, mix the powder with the warm liquid to form a paste.

Benefits

For pain caused by injury to tendons and meridians that flares up intermittently and worsens when exposed to cold.

Instructions for Use

Spread the mixture to the appropriate size on a piece of silk or cloth according to the extent of the injury, apply it to the painful area, and wrap it securely with soft silk or cloth.

Pain-Relieving Ointment,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.,For pain caused by injury to tendons and meridians that flares up intermittently and worsens when exposed to cold.

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