Wood Turtle Seed Ointment，From Volume 20 of *Bai Yi*, citing a formula by Zhang Caiqing.，When wind-cold pathogens invade the meridians, the tendons and vessels are affected, causing skin pain, the formation of lumps, and stiffness or numbness.
Wood Turtle Seed Ointment
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Formulas Name : Wood Turtle Seed Ointment
Chinese Name : 木鳖子膏
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Mu Bie Zi (remove the skin, chop into pieces the size of small beans; soak in 2 liang of clear oil for 1–2 nights; then simmer over low heat until the volume is reduced by half; remove the Mu Bie Zi; add 1 qian of beeswax; stir until well blended; once the wax has melted, strain through silk to remove the residue),1 qian of frankincense (ground separately into a fine powder; when the Mu Bie Zi oil and wax are about to solidify, quickly add it to the oil and stir continuously until well blended).
Source
From Volume 20 of *Bai Yi*, citing a formula by Zhang Caiqing.
Processing
Store the mixture in a porcelain container.
Benefits
When wind-cold pathogens invade the meridians, the tendons and vessels are affected, causing skin pain, the formation of lumps, and stiffness or numbness.
Instructions for Use
Apply a small amount to the painful, hardened areas of the muscles and skin, rubbing continuously until the mixture becomes extremely hot.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026
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Wood Turtle Seed Ointment,When wind-cold pathogens invade the meridians, the tendons and vessels are affected, causing skin pain, the formation of lumps, and stiffness or numbness.