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Water-Sinking Gold-Thread Ointment

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Water-Sinking Gold-Thread Ointment,For all types of malignant sores.

Formulas Name : Water-Sinking Gold-Thread Ointment

Chinese Name : 水沉金丝膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of asphalt, 1 liang of white glue.

Source

From *Rumen Shiquin*, Volume 15.

Processing

In spring and autumn, use oil; in summer, use 2.5 qian of oil and wax; in winter, use 4 qian of oil and wax. Melt them, add the asphalt and white glue, stir well with a locust branch, filter through cotton paper, and soak in cold water, pulling the paper over a thousand times.

Benefits

For all types of malignant sores.

Instructions for Use

If the ulcer has broken through the skin, take several pills; alternatively, apply the ointment directly to the ulcer, or spread it on paper and apply as a poultice—do not apply heat.

Water-Sinking Gold-Thread Ointment,From *Rumen Shiquin*, Volume 15.,For all types of malignant sores.

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