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Stagnation-Relieving Ointment,Treats alcohol-induced poisoning and urinary retention.

Formulas Name : Stagnation-Relieving Ointment

Chinese Name : 开滞膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Plantain, 1 liang of Talc, 1 liang of Da Yun, 1 liang of Akebia, 1 liang of Black Plum, and 1 liang of Apricot Kernel.

Source

*Dian Dian Jing*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Take half a jin of green onions, pound them into a paste to extract 2 bowls of juice, mix with 1 jin of honey, and pound the mixture with the powdered herbs into a paste.

Benefits

Treats alcohol-induced poisoning and urinary retention.

Instructions for Use

Take regularly. First administer the medicine; after a short while, add the scallion juice, adjusting the consistency until a drop of the mixture forms a bead when held up to water.

Stagnation-Relieving Ointment，*Dian Dian Jing*, Volume 2.，Treats alcohol-induced poisoning and urinary retention.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
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