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Wax and Oil Ointment,For suppurating sores that persist due to dampness.

Formulas Name : Wax and Oil Ointment

Chinese Name : 蜡油膏

Drug Formulation

2 liang of pork lard, 4 qian of Huang Zhan, 4 qian of Bai Zhan, 1 qian of frankincense, 1 qian of myrrh, and 1 qian of mercury oxide.

Source

*Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 6.

Processing

First, render the lard, remove the membrane, and heat until water droplets form beads when added. Then add the yellow and white resins; once fully melted, remove them. Next, add the frankincense, myrrh, and mercury oxide, and mix into a paste.

Benefits

For suppurating sores that persist due to dampness.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the affected area.

Wax and Oil Ointment,*Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 6.,For suppurating sores that persist due to dampness.

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