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Single Chestnut Ointment,For thorn injuries.

Formulas Name : Single Chestnut Ointment

Chinese Name : 独栗涂方

Drug Formulation

Any number of whole chestnuts.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 140.

Benefits

For thorn injuries.

Instructions for Use

Chew them into a paste, apply to the affected area, and wrap with silk.

Single Chestnut Ointment，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 140.，For thorn injuries.

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