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Powdered Licorice Ointment,For a suspended abscess that has already formed and cannot be resolved.

Formulas Name : Powdered Licorice Ointment

Chinese Name : 粉草膏

Drug Formulation

4 liang of licorice root (soak in running water, roast over charcoal until dry, then soak and roast again; repeat this process three times), 4 liang of angelica root.

Source

From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 13.

Processing

Simmer over low heat until it becomes a thick paste; strain out the residue, then simmer again until it reaches a very thick consistency.

Benefits

For a suspended abscess that has already formed and cannot be resolved.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, dissolved in hot wine on an empty stomach.

Powdered Licorice Ointment，From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 13.，For a suspended abscess that has already formed and cannot be resolved.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | September 4, 2026

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