Snake-Bite Ointment

Snake-Bite Ointment,For abscesses and swellings, stagnant blood from traumatic injuries, postpartum blood stasis, various disorders of the ears and eyes, and “ox-jaw” and “saddle” sores.

Formulas Name : Snake-Bite Ointment

Chinese Name : 蛇衔膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Snake’s Mouth, 1 liang of Rhubarb, 1 liang of Aconite, 1 liang of Angelica, 1 liang of Peony, 1 liang of Asarum, 1 liang of Scutellaria, 1 liang of Pepper, 1 liang of Mangcao, 1 liang of Du Huo, and 4 stalks of dried Leek.

Source

From *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 8.

Processing

Soak the above herbs in vinegar overnight; add 3 jin of lard and simmer over a “Seven-Star” fire until boiling; strain to remove the residue.

Benefits

For abscesses and swellings, stagnant blood from traumatic injuries, postpartum blood stasis, various disorders of the ears and eyes, and “ox-jaw” and “saddle” sores.

Instructions for Use

Take one dose the size of a marble each time, mixed with warm wine, twice daily; for external conditions, apply topically; for ear ailments, wrap in cotton and insert into the ear; for eye ailments, instill a quantity the size of a millet seed into the inner corner of the eye.

Snake-Bite Ointment,From *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 8.,For abscesses and swellings, stagnant blood from traumatic injuries, postpartum blood stasis, various disorders of the ears and eyes, and “ox-jaw” and “saddle” sores.

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