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Strophanthus Ointment,For postpartum stroke characterized by spasms and stiffness in the tendons and meridians of the limbs, and numbness of the body.

Formulas Name : Strophanthus Ointment

Chinese Name : 防己膏

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of Chinese Stephania (peeled), 5 liang of Polygonum cuspidatum.

Source

*Zhunsheng: Gynecology*, Volume 5.

Processing

Soak the herbs in 5 sheng of wine overnight; take 1 jin of pork fat and simmer over alternating high and low heat, raising and lowering the heat three times each, until a paste forms; spread it on a piece of paper.

Benefits

For postpartum stroke characterized by spasms and stiffness in the tendons and meridians of the limbs, and numbness of the body.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the affected area and rub the ointment continuously with warm hands.

Strophanthus Ointment，*Zhunsheng: Gynecology*, Volume 5.，For postpartum stroke characterized by spasms and stiffness in the tendons and meridians of the limbs, and numbness of the body.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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