Paulownia Branch Ointment

Paulownia Branch Ointment,For boils and abscesses.

Formulas Name : Paulownia Branch Ointment

Chinese Name : 梧枝膏

Drug Formulation

1 jin of sesame oil, 5 liang of orpiment, 1 liang of locust tree branches (1 cun long), 1 liang of willow branches (1 cun long), 1 liang of paulownia branches (1 cun long), 1 liang of mulberry branches (1 cun long), and 1 liang of peach branches (1 cun long).

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 314.

Processing

First, place the Paulownia branches in a pot and simmer over alternating low and high heat until they turn charred black. Strain out the residue. Next, add the realgar and stir continuously with the willow branches until the mixture turns black. Test by dropping a drop of water into the mixture; if it forms a bead that does not disperse, the ointment is ready.

Benefits

For boils and abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Apply as usual.

Paulownia Branch Ointment,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 314.,For boils and abscesses.

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