Qilin Jie Ointment，From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 314.，Apply to boils, carbuncles, and all types of malignant sores and soft abscesses, regardless of how long they have existed or whether they have already formed pus or not; also effective for injuries caused by scalding, fire, knives, or axes.
Qilin Jie Ointment
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Formulas Name : Qilin Jie Ointment
Chinese Name : 麒麟竭膏
Drug Formulation
4 liang of Angelica dahurica, 4 liang of Polygonum cuspidatum, 4 liang of Ligusticum chuanxiong, 4 liang of licorice, half a liang of Angelica sinensis, half a liang of cloves, 38 Mu-bie seeds, 1.5 liang of myrrh (ground separately), 1.5 liang of frankincense (ground separately), 4 liang of borneol, half a liang of dried toad, 98 apricot kernels, two mouse heads (from the 12th lunar month), and 2 jin of pure sesame oil,1 liang of Qilin Jie, 1 chi of genuine crimson silk (burned to ash), 10 liang of yellow lead oxide, and a fist-sized ball of virgin women’s hair.
Source
From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 314.
Processing
Finely chop the ingredients, mix with good wine, and let soak overnight. Place in a cauldron and simmer in oil until the mixture turns a deep reddish-brown; then strain out the residue. Transfer to a clean cauldron and simmer over low heat. After a short while, add the separately ground dragon’s blood, frankincense, yellow丹, and dried toad; stir continuously with a willow twig, adding water drop by drop as needed to adjust the consistency. When the mixture reaches the desired softness, it is ready.For back abscesses that have not yet suppurated, place half the mixture in a silver or stone vessel and simmer over low heat until it reduces to about half a zhan. Strain out the residue. Next, add frankincense (finely ground) and continue simmering until the mixture reduces to about the volume of a tea spoon. Separately, boil honey until thickened, strain out the residue, and let it cool. Then combine the cooled honey with the previously prepared paste and the ground ingredients, stirring thoroughly. Simmer again until it reaches the consistency of gold lacquer, then transfer it to a water-resistant porcelain container for storage.
Benefits
Apply to boils, carbuncles, and all types of malignant sores and soft abscesses, regardless of how long they have existed or whether they have already formed pus or not; also effective for injuries caused by scalding, fire, knives, or axes.
Instructions for Use
Apply a small amount to the affected area as needed.
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Qilin Jie Ointment,Apply to boils, carbuncles, and all types of malignant sores and soft abscesses, regardless of how long they have existed or whether they have already formed pus or not; also effective for injuries caused by scalding, fire, knives, or axes.