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Preservation and Rescue Ointment

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Preservation and Rescue Ointment,For various swellings and toxic sores.

Formulas Name : Preservation and Rescue Ointment

Chinese Name : 保救膏

Drug Formulation

5 jin of Paulownia leaves, 3 jin of purslane (with roots) (both thoroughly washed, chopped, and dried).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 135.

Processing

Add 5 dou of water and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally with a willow wood spatula, until the liquid is reduced to about 1 dou. Remove from heat and let cool, then strain out the residue. Boil the liquid down again until thickened, and store in a new porcelain jar.

Benefits

For various swellings and toxic sores.

Instructions for Use

To use, apply the ointment with a chicken feather. For painful swellings or sores, apply a soft cloth soaked in the ointment.

Preservation and Rescue Ointment,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 135.,For various swellings and toxic sores.

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