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Rehmannia Paste,For wounds from sharp objects, burns, and moxibustion injuries that fail to heal.

Formulas Name : Rehmannia Paste

Chinese Name : 地黄膏

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia root (sliced) 1 sheng (pounded and squeezed to extract 3 he of juice), Frankincense 2 liang, Pine resin 2 liang, Goat kidney fat 5 he (simmered), Black sesame oil 2 sheng, Apricot kernels 2 liang, Beeswax 2 liang, Rock salt 1 liang (ground to a powder).

Source

*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 25.

Processing

First, melt the wax over low heat; next, add the sheep kidney fat and melt it. Then add the black sesame oil, followed by the pine resin, melting it as well. Next, add the apricot kernels, then the Xunlu, followed by the Rehmannia juice, and finally the rock salt. Simmer over low heat until all moisture from the Rehmannia juice has evaporated, then strain through cotton and allow to solidify.

Benefits

For wounds from sharp objects, burns, and moxibustion injuries that fail to heal.

Instructions for Use

Apply this ointment to all types of wounds immediately after injury, three times a day and twice a night.

Note

Avoid raw and cold foods, pork, chicken, and fish.

Rehmannia Paste，*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 25.，For wounds from sharp objects, burns, and moxibustion injuries that fail to heal.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
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