Tongcao Ointment,From *Qianjin Yueling*, cited in *Yifang Leiju*, Volume 188.,All types of sores and swellings.
Tongcao Ointment
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Formulas Name : Tongcao Ointment
Chinese Name : 通草膏
Drug Formulation
Tongcao 8 fen, Danggui 20 fen, Chuanxiong 20 fen, Fangfeng 20 fen, Huangqi 20 fen, Wushe 20 fen, Baiwei 4 fen, Bai Zhi 4 fen, Bai Lian 4 fen, Baizhu 4 fen, wax 6 liang, Huangdan 3 liang, sesame oil 2.5 sheng.
Source
From *Qianjin Yueling*, cited in *Yifang Leiju*, Volume 188.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Heat the oil until it boils 20–30 times; then add the yellow丹, stirring until the mixture turns black. Next, add the wax and boil for another 20 times. Then add the herbal ingredients; when silver-colored bubbles rise to the surface, the ointment is ready. Store it in a non-porous container.
Benefits
All types of sores and swellings.
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Tongcao Ointment,All types of sores and swellings.