Tianxiang Ointment，From *Conggui Tang Formulas*, cited in Volume 2 of *Health and Longevity Treasures*.，Scrofula
Tianxiang Ointment
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Formulas Name : Tianxiang Ointment
Chinese Name : 天香膏
Drug Formulation
8 qian of Angelica dahurica, 8 qian of apricot kernels (with skin and tips removed), 8 qian of musk, 8 qian of myrrh, 8 qian of frankincense (oil removed from both ingredients), 8 qian of Bletilla striata, 1 liang of Cinnamomum cassia, 1 liang 2 qian of Cynanchum atratum, 1 liang 2 qian of Angelica sinensis root, 1 liang 2 qian of Sappan wood, 1 liang 2 qian of Notopterygium incisum, 20 liang of cinnabar (water-washed and thoroughly stir-fried), 2 liang of peach twigs,willow twigs 2 liang, locust twigs 2 liang, mulberry twigs 2 liang (chopped), sesame oil 3 jin.
Source
From *Conggui Tang Formulas*, cited in Volume 2 of *Health and Longevity Treasures*.
Processing
Except for the four ingredients—milk, myrrh, musk, and cinnabar—all other herbs are placed in the oil for maceration: 7 days in winter, 3 days in summer, and 5 days in spring and autumn. Transfer the mixture to a pot, simmer over firewood and mulberry wood until the herbs are completely charred, then strain out the residue. Refine the oil until it forms beads. Add yellow cinnabar, stir-fry until hot, and stir with a willow twig. Simmer over high heat until a drop of oil forms a bead. Gradually add milk and myrrh, then strain again. When the mixture is warm, add musk to form a paste, and store for use.The method of preparation must be strictly followed.
Benefits
Scrofula
Instructions for Use
Apply according to the size of the sore. When applying, dissolve the paste by sitting in hot water; do not expose it to direct flame. Whether the sore has ruptured or not, applying this will bring immediate healing.
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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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