Whip-Wound Ointment,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For wounds caused by beatings.
Whip-Wound Ointment
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Formulas Name : Whip-Wound Ointment
Chinese Name : 杖丹膏
Drug Formulation
Half a jin of lard, 2 liang of Huang Zhan, 3 qian of borax, 3 qian of mercury, and 3 fen of borneol.
Source
*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.
Processing
First, grind the mercury and bismuth powder together into a fine powder. Once the lard has been rendered and the dregs removed, add the Huang Zhan and melt it, then incorporate the powdered medicines and stir until well blended. Store the mixture, then soak it in water for 2–3 hours to remove the toxic heat.
Benefits
For wounds caused by beatings.
Instructions for Use
Apply the ointment using bamboo paper; replace it as soon as heat is felt. Mild cases heal immediately; severe cases take no more than ten days.
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Whip-Wound Ointment,For wounds caused by beatings.