Realgar Ointment

Realgar Ointment,For women with sores caused by milk stasis.

Formulas Name : Realgar Ointment

Chinese Name : 雌黄膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of orpiment, 1 liang of white Polygonum, 1 liang of realgar, 1 liang of lacquer-head reed root, and 1 clump of tangled hair (the size of a chicken’s egg).

Source

From *Ghost Remedies*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind all the ingredients into a fine powder. Using 2 sheng of water-free pork lard, first simmer the tangled hair until it is completely dissolved. Add the other ingredients and simmer over low heat until the ointment is formed, then allow it to set.

Benefits

For women with sores caused by milk stasis.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the sores 3–4 times daily.

Realgar Ointment,From *Ghost Remedies*, Volume 5.,For women with sores caused by milk stasis.

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