Taiyi Five Elements Ointment

Taiyi Five Elements Ointment,For all types of unexplained swellings and abscesses.

Formulas Name : Taiyi Five Elements Ointment

Chinese Name : 太乙五行膏

Drug Formulation

5 liang of ox hoof, 5 liang of horse hoof, 5 liang of donkey hoof, 5 liang of pig hoof, 5 liang of sheep hoof, 1 qian 5 fen of forsythia, 1 qian 5 fen of acorus,Curcuma zedoaria 1 qian 5 fen, Black Aconite 1 qian 5 fen, White Aconite 1 qian 5 fen, Wood Fragrance 1 qian 5 fen, Coptis 1 qian 5 fen, Glehnia root 1 qian 5 fen, Lycium bark 1 qian 5 fen, Scrophularia root 1 qian 5 fen, Bupleurum root 1 qian 5 fen, White Mustard Seed 1 qian, Trichosanthes root 1 qian, Hawthorn 6 fen, Barley malt 6 fen, Shenqu 6 fen.

Source

From *Proven and Effective Formulas from the Classic of Medicine*.

Processing

First, add five hoof nails to 2 jin 4 liang of sesame oil, boil until charred, and remove the dregs. Then add the 16 ingredients, including Forsythia, and boil until charred. Filter to remove impurities. Wait until the oil is reduced to the point where a drop forms a bead, then add 1 jin 2 liang of cinnabar and use water to fly-process the mixture to form a paste.

Benefits

For all types of unexplained swellings and abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Apply as a poultice to the affected area.

Note

Avoid applying to the space between the eyebrows or behind the ears.

Taiyi Five Elements Ointment,From *Proven and Effective Formulas from the Classic of Medicine*.,For all types of unexplained swellings and abscesses.

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