Willow Wood Ear Cake,*Shenghui*, Volume 62.,When a boil erupts on the back due to the influence of milkstone, the sore appears reddish-black.
Willow Wood Ear Cake
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Formulas Name : Willow Wood Ear Cake
Chinese Name : 柳木耳饼
Drug Formulation
2 liang of wood ear mushrooms from an old willow tree, 1 liang of Coptis (stems removed), 1 handful of black nightshade root (thoroughly washed to remove soil, then sliced), 1 liang of frankincense, half a liang of human feces, and 1 liang of apricot kernels (soaked in hot water, then peeled and tips removed).
Source
*Shenghui*, Volume 62.
Processing
Mix the above ingredients together, pound 300–500 times with a pestle, and shape into cakes at least 5 qian thick.
Benefits
When a boil erupts on the back due to the influence of milkstone, the sore appears reddish-black.
Instructions for Use
Apply the poultice according to the size of the sore. To prevent the poultice from shifting, secure it with a single layer of silk cloth. If the patient feels itching or a cold sensation radiating to the heart, they must not scratch it with their hands. After walking 30 li, change the poultice once; shortly thereafter, the itching will become unbearable, the edges of the sore will wrinkle, and the pus will subside. Immediately remove the poultice, wash the area with warm licorice decoction, and apply an ointment plaster, changing it once daily.In all cases, wash the affected area with licorice decoction until the condition is cured.
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Willow Wood Ear Cake,When a boil erupts on the back due to the influence of milkstone, the sore appears reddish-black.