Shenhuang Ointment,From *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 8.,Effective for all types of malignant sores, scalp sores, and various other sores.
Shenhuang Ointment
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Formulas Name : Shenhuang Ointment
Chinese Name : 神黄膏
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Coptis, 1 liang of Phellodendron, 1 liang of Aconite, 1 liang of Realgar, 1 liang of Mercury, 1 liang of Lepidium, 2 liang of Lead White.
Source
From *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 8.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Mix with 1 jin of pork lard from the twelfth lunar month in a container, seal the opening tightly, and steam with 5 dou of rice. Remove when cooked, add mercury, grind again until smooth, and store in a sealed container.
Benefits
Effective for all types of malignant sores, scalp sores, and various other sores.
Instructions for Use
For any such sores, first wash the affected area with salt water, then apply this mixture. There is no case that will not be cured.
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Shenhuang Ointment,Effective for all types of malignant sores, scalp sores, and various other sores.