Purple Anti-Swelling Ointment,*Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.,Chronic erysipelas, wandering erysipelas, nodular erythema (Guatengchan), and neonatal scalp hematoma (Touxuan).
Purple Anti-Swelling Ointment
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Formulas Name : Purple Anti-Swelling Ointment
Chinese Name : 紫色消肿膏
Drug Formulation
5 qian of Lithospermum root, 1 liang of Cimicifuga root, 2 qian of Polygonatum rhizome, 1 liang of red peony root, 5 qian of redbud bark, 2 liang of Angelica sinensis root, 5 qian of Saposhnikovia root, 2 liang of Angelica dahurica root, 5 qian of Safflower, 5 qian of Notopterygium root, 5 qian of Mustard seed, 5 qian of Schizonepeta, 5 qian of Catechu, and 5 qian of Shenqu.
Source
*Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhao Bingnan*.
Processing
Grind all ingredients into a fine powder and sift through a heavy sieve. For every 4 liang of the powdered mixture, add 1 qian of dragon’s blood powder, 2 qian of mountain ginger powder, 2 qian each of frankincense and myrrh, and 4 liang of petroleum jelly; mix thoroughly.
Benefits
Chronic erysipelas, wandering erysipelas, nodular erythema (Guatengchan), and neonatal scalp hematoma (Touxuan).
Instructions for Use
Apply topically to the affected area.
Note
Do not use for toxic-heat-induced swelling.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Purple Anti-Swelling Ointment,Chronic erysipelas, wandering erysipelas, nodular erythema (Guatengchan), and neonatal scalp hematoma (Touxuan).