Tongguan Ointment

Tongguan Ointment,For boils, carbuncles, and abscesses without a head.

Formulas Name : Tongguan Ointment

Chinese Name : 通关膏

Drug Formulation

Frankincense and mercuric oxide, each in equal parts.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 138.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For boils, carbuncles, and abscesses without a head.

Instructions for Use

Mix with saliva and apply to the swollen area; cover externally with a piece of paper.

Tongguan Ointment,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 138.,For boils, carbuncles, and abscesses without a head.

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