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Tong Shen Frankincense Ointment

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Tong Shen Frankincense Ointment,For sores and swellings.

Formulas Name : Tong Shen Frankincense Ointment

Chinese Name : 通神乳香膏

Drug Formulation

Frankincense, myrrh, dragon’s blood, beeswax, yellow丹, and Trichosanthes seed—2 liang each; talcum powder—3 fen; blackfish bone—2 liang; uncharred wood—4 liang; Wulingzhi—2 liang; sea-tung bark—2 liang; bitumen—4 liang; musk—2 qian; oil—8 liang (for boiling).

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 272.

Benefits

For sores and swellings.

Instructions for Use

Prepare the ointment according to the method.

Tong Shen Frankincense Ointment,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 272.,For sores and swellings.

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