Scab-Eradicating Ointment，*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Tianjin Formula).，For all cases of scabies, whether mild or severe, or chronic and intractable, involving both dry and wet lesions.
Scab-Eradicating Ointment
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Formulas Name : Scab-Eradicating Ointment
Chinese Name : 灭疥膏
Drug Formulation
4 liang of powdered sulfur, 4 liang of lime chunks.
Source
*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Tianjin Formula).
Processing
Place the above ingredients in an earthenware pot, add 2 liters of water, and simmer for 1 hour, adding water as needed and stirring continuously. Remove from heat, filter 500 milliliters through filter paper to obtain a deep red, clear liquid. Immediately and slowly add peanut oil while stirring continuously until the mixture becomes a thick, yellow liquid and no red droplets appear. Add a few drops of almond oil as a flavoring agent.
Benefits
For all cases of scabies, whether mild or severe, or chronic and intractable, involving both dry and wet lesions.
Instructions for Use
Apply to the affected area.
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Scab-Eradicating Ointment,For all cases of scabies, whether mild or severe, or chronic and intractable, involving both dry and wet lesions.