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Seagull Fat Ointment

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Seagull Fat Ointment,Boils and abscesses.

Formulas Name : Seagull Fat Ointment

Chinese Name : 鸥脂膏

Drug Formulation

7 liang of pine resin, 2 liang of peony root, 2 liang of angelica root, 2 liang of ligusticum root, 2 liang of scutellaria root, 7 liang of seagull fat, and 5 liang of beeswax.

Source

*Ghost’s Legacy*, Volume 5.

Processing

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Use 2 sheng 2 he of pig fat from the 12th lunar month; simmer over low heat until it comes to a boil once, then remove from heat; repeat this process 30 times.

Benefits

Boils and abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the affected area.

Seagull Fat Ointment,*Ghost’s Legacy*, Volume 5.,Boils and abscesses.

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