Southern Aconite Paste，From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 9.，For sores or tumors on the skin, hands, feet, head, or face—large ones the size of a fist, small ones the size of a grain of millet—which may be soft or hard but are not painful.
Southern Aconite Paste
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Formulas Name : Southern Aconite Paste
Chinese Name : 南星膏
Drug Formulation
1 piece of raw large Pinellia, Aconite, Asarum, and Angelica dahurica.
Source
From *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 9.
Processing
Finely grind the ingredients into a thick, sticky paste; add 37 drops of good vinegar to form a paste. If fresh ingredients are unavailable, grind the dried ones into a powder and mix with vinegar to form a paste.
Benefits
For sores or tumors on the skin, hands, feet, head, or face—large ones the size of a fist, small ones the size of a grain of millet—which may be soft or hard but are not painful.
Instructions for Use
First, prick the growth with a small needle to allow the qi to penetrate, then apply the ointment. If itching occurs, apply frequently.
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Southern Aconite Paste,For sores or tumors on the skin, hands, feet, head, or face—large ones the size of a fist, small ones the size of a grain of millet—which may be soft or hard but are not painful.