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Rat and Garlic Ointment,For alopecia and various sores, scabies, and tinea that form white crusts.

Formulas Name : Rat and Garlic Ointment

Chinese Name : 鼠蒜膏

Drug Formulation

Rat feces, garlic.

Source

*Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the rat droppings into a powder, then pound the garlic with a pestle and mix with the powder to form a paste.

Benefits

For alopecia and various sores, scabies, and tinea that form white crusts.

Instructions for Use

Apply this ointment.

Rat and Garlic Ointment，*Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 3.，For alopecia and various sores, scabies, and tinea that form white crusts.

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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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