Water Safflower Ointment,Formula from *Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 16, citing *Liu Songshi’s Baoshou Hall*; name found in *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 64.,Abdominal masses.
Water Safflower Ointment
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Formulas Name : Water Safflower Ointment
Chinese Name : 水红花膏
Drug Formulation
Water safflower or its seeds.
Source
Formula from *Compendium of Materia Medica*, Volume 16, citing *Liu Songshi’s Baoshou Hall*; name found in *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 64.
Benefits
Abdominal masses.
Instructions for Use
For each bowl of the above herb, use 3 bowls of water; decoct over alternating high and low heat using mulberry wood until a paste is formed. Spread the paste on paper and apply it according to the size of the mass. Also, take the paste mixed with wine; those who do not drink alcohol should take it with plain hot water.
Note
Avoid foods with a strong, fishy, or greasy taste.
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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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Water Safflower Ointment,Abdominal masses.