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Skin-Nourishing Ointment,Chronic eczema.

Formulas Name : Skin-Nourishing Ointment

Chinese Name : 保肤膏

Drug Formulation

Calcined gypsum 31 g, Bletilla powder 15 g, Mitodens 3 g, mercuric oxide 3 g, dried white alum 6 g.

Source

*A Concise Handbook of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Chronic eczema.

Instructions for Use

For conditions with oozing pus, the powdered mixture may be applied directly to the affected area; for chronic eczema, add 0.6 g of red powder, grind it finely, and mix it in. When ready for use, mix with sesame oil or petroleum jelly to form a 50% ointment for external application.

Note

Avoid washing with warm water or soapy water; do not apply over large areas.

Skin-Nourishing Ointment,*A Concise Handbook of Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.,Chronic eczema.

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