Pei Family’s Five-Toxin Divine Ointment,From *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 8.,Effective for sudden illness and all kinds of acute ailments.
Pei Family’s Five-Toxin Divine Ointment
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All references in this article to TCM syndrome differentiation, herbal medicines, teas, and decoctions are intended to promote TCM culture and are provided solely for educational and reference purposes.
Formulas Name : Pei Family’s Five-Toxin Divine Ointment
Chinese Name : 裴氏五毒神膏
Drug Formulation
2 liang of realgar, 2 liang of cinnabar, 2 liang of Chinese angelica root, 2 liang of Sichuan pepper, 1 sheng of aconite.
Source
From *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 8.
Processing
Soak the ingredients in vinegar overnight; add 5 jin of lard, and simmer over a fire facing east using aged reed stalks, boiling the mixture five times up and five times down. Strain out the residue, then mix in the powdered realgar and cinnabar, stirring until well combined.
Benefits
Effective for sudden illness and all kinds of acute ailments.
Instructions for Use
For all sudden-onset illnesses, take a dose the size of a jujube seed with warm wine; if not cured, take another dose. If it induces a purgation, the condition will be resolved. For ailments of the limbs, rub the ointment onto the affected areas. For boils, swellings, and various skin sores, apply and rub the ointment onto the affected areas. It is also highly effective when applied to the body when walking at night or when exposed to fog and dew.
Copyright: Excerpt from From *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 8., Copyright belongs to the Original Author and all original sources, This article was shared by DeDe on August 30, 2026, Please credit the source and include a link to the original article when reposting.
Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026
Correct Content Errors: Errors may occur during the writing, editing, translation, and publication of website content. If you find any errors or inaccurate information in this article, please feel free to Contact Us to report them, and we will correct them promptly.
FDA Disclaimer: The descriptions of the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicines, herbal teas, decoctions, and formulas, as well as the content on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic theory and traditional TCM therapies contained on this site, are intended solely for the purpose of popularizing TCM culture and serving as an educational reference; they do not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Please do not attempt to use these products on your own without proper guidance. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are experiencing any physical discomfort, please consult a licensed healthcare professional and seek treatment at a reputable medical institution. This platform assumes no responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of herbs or formulas by any individual based on the information provided on this site. Please read Medical Disclaimer.
Pei Family’s Five-Toxin Divine Ointment,Effective for sudden illness and all kinds of acute ailments.