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Three-God Ointment,For boils and abscesses on the back.

Formulas Name : Three-God Ointment

Chinese Name : 三神膏

Drug Formulation

49 castor seeds (shelled), 1½ bowls of aged vinegar, 1 pinch of good-quality salt.

Source

*Mirror of Ancient and Modern Medicine*, Volume 15.

Processing

Place the ingredients in a pot and simmer over alternating low and high heat, stirring with a locust tree branch until it forms a paste.

Benefits

For boils and abscesses on the back.

Instructions for Use

First, wash the sore with rice-washing water, then apply the ointment, leaving the head intact. If the abscess has not yet formed pus, it will dissipate; if it has already formed pus, it will rupture.

Note

Avoid all trigger foods and alcohol.

Three-God Ointment，*Mirror of Ancient and Modern Medicine*, Volume 15.，For boils and abscesses on the back.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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