Water-Based Plaster，From *Tongshou Lu*, Volume 4.，For various toxic abscesses and boils.
Water-Based Plaster
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Formulas Name : Water-Based Plaster
Chinese Name : 水膏药
Drug Formulation
1 jin of high-quality colophony (ground into powder), 4 liang of castor bean pulp, and 4 liang of herb ash.
Source
From *Tongshou Lu*, Volume 4.
Processing
First, pound the castor bean pulp until it is mushy; then gradually mix in the herb ash and ground rosin, pounding until well blended. Pound with a pestle over a thousand times to form a paste.
Benefits
For various toxic abscesses and boils.
Instructions for Use
Do not place over a fire; it must be melted in hot water and spread onto the affected area.
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Water-Based Plaster,For various toxic abscesses and boils.