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Pimpinella Ointment,For all types of chronic, cold sores.

Formulas Name : Pimpinella Ointment

Chinese Name : 葶苈膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Clematis, 5 dried dung beetles, 5 dried horse-bit bugs, 5 roasted cicada shells, 5 roasted spotted mantises, and 1 qian of finely ground musk.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 133.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with refined honey to form a paste.

Benefits

For all types of chronic, cold sores.

Instructions for Use

Apply by spreading on a piece of old cloth and applying to the affected area twice daily.

Pimpinella Ointment，From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 133.，For all types of chronic, cold sores.

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