Xanthium Herb Ointment

Xanthium Herb Ointment,For leprosy and all rheumatic conditions.

Formulas Name : Xanthium Herb Ointment

Chinese Name : 苍耳草膏

Drug Formulation

5 jin of fresh Xanthium herb.

Source

*Chinese Leprosyology*.

Processing

Remove the roots and fibrous roots from the Xanthium, cut into pieces approximately two cun long, sun-dry them, then place them in a large pot with 15 jin of water. Simmer from 7:00 a.m. until noon, strain the liquid, and then continue simmering until 7:00 p.m. Once it has become a paste, do not add sugar.

Benefits

For leprosy and all rheumatic conditions.

Instructions for Use

Take 1–2 teaspoons per dose, washed down with hot water. For upper-body ailments, take after each of the three meals; for lower-body ailments, take before each of the three meals.

Xanthium Herb Ointment,*Chinese Leprosyology*.,For leprosy and all rheumatic conditions.

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