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Two-Yellow Ointment

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Two-Yellow Ointment,For all types of sores and abscesses, as well as post-rash and post-smallpox lesions.

Formulas Name : Two-Yellow Ointment

Chinese Name : 二黄膏

Drug Formulation

3 liang of refined oil, 20 seeds of croton, 1 liang of beeswax, 1 qian of realgar, and 1 qian of sulfur.

Source

*Effective Remedies*, Volume 19.

Processing

Heat the castor oil until the croton seeds turn slightly black; remove the seeds, add the beeswax, and melt until fully dissolved. Grind the realgar and sulfur into a fine powder, then gently stir them into the mixture while warm to form a paste.

Benefits

For all types of sores and abscesses, as well as post-rash and post-smallpox lesions.

Instructions for Use

Clean the affected area and apply the ointment 2–3 times.

Two-Yellow Ointment,*Effective Remedies*, Volume 19.,For all types of sores and abscesses, as well as post-rash and post-smallpox lesions.

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