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Soapberry Ointment Rubbing Formula

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Soapberry Ointment Rubbing Formula,For stubborn numbness and paralysis affecting the body, hands, and feet.

Formulas Name : Soapberry Ointment Rubbing Formula

Chinese Name : 皂荚膏摩方

Drug Formulation

5 dings of soapberry (plump variety), 1 liang of Sichuan aconite, 2 liang of black snake meat, and 3 fen of sulfur (finely ground).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 21.

Processing

Soak the soapberry in 3 sheng of wine for three nights; squeeze out the juice, place it in a pot, and simmer together with the Sichuan aconite and black snake until reduced to 1 sheng. Strain out the residue, then continue boiling until thickened. Remove from heat, add the sulfur powder, and stir until evenly mixed.

Benefits

For stubborn numbness and paralysis affecting the body, hands, and feet.

Instructions for Use

Apply immediately to the affected areas for immediate relief.

Soapberry Ointment Rubbing Formula,From *Shenghui*, Volume 21.,For stubborn numbness and paralysis affecting the body, hands, and feet.

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