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Six Treasures Ointment,For all types of traumatic injuries and various abscesses and boils.

Formulas Name : Six Treasures Ointment

Chinese Name : 六真膏

Drug Formulation

Frankincense 3 qian, Myrrh 3 qian, Dragon’s Blood 3 qian, Notoginseng 3 qian, Catechu 3 qian, Camphor 3 liang.

Source

*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 4.

Processing

Place 12 liang of lard in a bowl, melt it by boiling in water, then mix in the medicinal ingredients until well blended.

Benefits

For all types of traumatic injuries and various abscesses and boils.

Instructions for Use

Apply as a poultice.

Six Treasures Ointment，*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 4.，For all types of traumatic injuries and various abscesses and boils.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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