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Physalis Ointment,To treat toxic sores.

Formulas Name : Physalis Ointment

Chinese Name : 商陆膏

Drug Formulation

6 liang of Shanglu, 5 qian of burdock seeds, 5 qian of Fangfeng, 5 qian of honeysuckle, 5 qian of Schizonepeta, 5 qian of Angelica root tips, 5 qian of Forsythia, 5 qian of red peony root, 5 qian of safflower, 5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, and 5 qian of licorice.

Source

From *The Comprehensive Treatise on Surgical Diseases*, Volume 7.

Processing

Simmer the above herbs in 3 jin of sesame oil until charred, then strain out the residue. Use 1 jin of honey to form a paste.

Benefits

To treat toxic sores.

Instructions for Use

Apply externally.

Physalis Ointment,From *The Comprehensive Treatise on Surgical Diseases*, Volume 7.,To treat toxic sores.

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