Universal Red Jade Ointment,*Secret Essentials for Treating Injuries*,For lacerations and ulcerations that fail to heal; also treats sores and abscesses.
Universal Red Jade Ointment
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Formulas Name : Universal Red Jade Ointment
Chinese Name : 万应红玉膏
Drug Formulation
23 liang of sesame oil, 10 egg yolks, 3 qian of human hair residue, 5 liang of beeswax, 5 liang of camphor, and 6 liang of orpiment.
Source
*Secret Essentials for Treating Injuries*
Processing
First, heat the oil until it boils vigorously. Add one egg at a time, simmer until charred, then remove it. Repeat this process until all 10 eggs have been used. Next, add the blood residue and simmer until melted. Strain thoroughly through cotton. Add the beeswax; once the foam has subsided, remove from heat. Stir with a locust tree branch, then add the orpiment and camphor. Allow to cool slightly, then soak in water overnight to remove the heat toxicity. Set aside for future use.
Benefits
For lacerations and ulcerations that fail to heal; also treats sores and abscesses.
Instructions for Use
For any open wounds or ulcerated sores, spread the ointment on a piece of used cotton. Add 1 qian of frankincense, 1 qian of myrrh, 1 qian of catechu, 0.5 fen of pearl, and 0.3 fen of borneol. Grind all ingredients into a fine powder, mix it into the ointment, and apply the mixture to the affected area.
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Universal Red Jade Ointment,For lacerations and ulcerations that fail to heal; also treats sores and abscesses.