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Topical Ointment,Postpartum breast swelling, heat, and pain.

Formulas Name : Topical Ointment

Chinese Name : 外敷膏

Drug Formulation

3 fen of Coptis (stems removed), half liang of raw rhubarb, half liang of rat droppings (roasted).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 166.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder and mix with rice paste.

Benefits

Postpartum breast swelling, heat, and pain.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the area around the breasts; change the poultice frequently, washing the area with hot scallion broth before each application.

Topical Ointment，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 166.，Postpartum breast swelling, heat, and pain.

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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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