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Pangolin Ointment,For injuries involving fractures or sprains.

Formulas Name : Pangolin Ointment

Chinese Name : 穿山甲膏

Drug Formulation

Pangolin scale (calcined) 1 liang, tiger shin bone (calcined) 1 liang, frankincense (raw) 1 piece, musk (ground) a small amount.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 144.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For injuries involving fractures or sprains.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian of the ointment per application. Depending on the severity of the injury, spread millet porridge on a piece of paper and allow it to cool to a warm temperature. Sprinkle the powdered medicine over the porridge, then wrap it around the injured area. The pain will cease immediately; replace the poultice every other day.

Pangolin Ointment,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 144.,For injuries involving fractures or sprains.

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