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Paper-Sandwiched Ointment,Ulcerated and gangrenous leg sores.

Formulas Name : Paper-Sandwiched Ointment

Chinese Name : 夹纸膏

Drug Formulation

Huangdan (roasted), mercury oxide, catechu, myrrh, realgar, dragon’s blood, gallnut (roasted), silver vermilion, and dried alum—each in equal parts.

Source

*The Golden Mirror*, Volume 71.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Ulcerated and gangrenous leg sores.

Instructions for Use

Cut two pieces of oiled paper to fit the size of the sore, place the medicine between them, and seal the edges with wheat paste. Prick holes in the paper with a needle. First, wash the sore with a decoction of scallions and Sichuan pepper, then pat it dry. Apply the paper poultice and secure it with a silk bandage. Wash the area once every three days, then replace the poultice with a fresh one.

Paper-Sandwiched Ointment,*The Golden Mirror*, Volume 71.,Ulcerated and gangrenous leg sores.

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