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Rubbing Ointment,For pain from internal injuries caused by falls. For pain in tendons and bones due to wind-toxin invasion.

Formulas Name : Rubbing Ointment

Chinese Name : 摩膏

Drug Formulation

Castor seeds (husked and ground) 1.5 liang; Aconite root (raw, powdered) 0.5 liang; Frankincense (ground) 1 qian.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 145.

Processing

Mix the above ingredients thoroughly; add refined pork lard as needed and grind into a paste.

Benefits

For pain from internal injuries caused by falls. For pain in tendons and bones due to wind-toxin invasion.

Instructions for Use

Take a small amount, apply it to the injured area, and rub it in with your hands until warm; relief is immediate. If the pain is severe and rubbing is not possible, simply apply it to the swollen and painful area.

Rubbing Ointment,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 145.,For pain from internal injuries caused by falls. For pain in tendons and bones due to wind-toxin invasion.

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