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Water-Clarified Ointment

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Water-Clarified Ointment,For swelling and pain caused by heat toxins.

Formulas Name : Water-Clarified Ointment

Chinese Name : 水澄膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of rhubarb, 1 liang of Phellodendron bark, 1 liang of curcuma, 1 liang of Bletilla, 1 liang of large Pinellia, 1 liang of magnesium sulfate, 1 liang of yellow hollyhock flowers.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 278, citing *Essentials of Surgical Medicine*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For swelling and pain caused by heat toxins.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian of the powdered mixture, mix thoroughly with 1.5 zhan of fresh water, and let it settle. Discard the floating water and use the sediment, spreading it on a piece of paper. Apply it to the swollen area; if it becomes extremely dry, moisten it with saliva.

Note

Do not use on pale skin.

Water-Clarified Ointment,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 278, citing *Essentials of Surgical Medicine*.,For swelling and pain caused by heat toxins.

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