Pus-Draining and Tissue-Regenerating Ointment,From *Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 4.,For toxic conditions such as painful ulcers, back abscesses, and carbuncles.
Pus-Draining and Tissue-Regenerating Ointment
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Formulas Name : Pus-Draining and Tissue-Regenerating Ointment
Chinese Name : 呼脓长肉膏
Drug Formulation
3 jin of sesame oil, 1 ball of yeast (add to the oil and boil until dissolved; then add the following herbs): 1.5 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1.5 liang of Astragalus membranaceus, 1.5 liang of Coptis chinensis, 1 liang of Phellodendron amurense, 1 liang of Rheum palmatum, 1 liang of Scutellaria baicalensis, 1 liang of Angelica dahurica, 1 liang of apricot kernels, 1 liang of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 1 liang of Schizonepeta tenuifolia, 1 liang of Notopterygium incisum, 1 liang of Dehua, 1 liang of Forsythia suspensa,Gardenia fruit 1 liang, Red Peony root 8 qian, Rehmannia root 8 qian, Bletilla root 8 qian, Honeysuckle 8 qian, Clematis vine 8 qian, Peach twigs 7 cun, Willow twigs 7 cun, Locust twigs 7 cun.
Source
From *Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 4.
Processing
First, simmer the above herbs in oil until charred, until the mixture turns black; remove from heat, strain out the residue, and add 8 liang of sifted realgar, 5 liang of beeswax, and 2 liang of asphalt. Simmer together until the oil boils, then gradually add the strained mixture. The consistency should be such that a drop of water makes the mixture neither too soft nor too hard, and it should not stick to the hands. Add 6 qian of frankincense, 6 qian of myrrh, 5 qian of mercury oxide, and 3 qian of dragon’s blood. Set aside for use as a poultice.
Benefits
For toxic conditions such as painful ulcers, back abscesses, and carbuncles.
Instructions for Use
For lesions that have already ruptured and are discharging pus, apply the ointment on oiled paper; if there is excessive pus, wipe it clean with silk, warm the paper slightly by the fire, and then reapply. Do not reuse it a third time; instead, prepare a new application. Once the lesion begins to heal, adjust the size of the application to fit the wound.
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Pus-Draining and Tissue-Regenerating Ointment,For toxic conditions such as painful ulcers, back abscesses, and carbuncles.