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Xianggu Ointment

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Xianggu Ointment,For wind-cold-damp bi syndrome, swelling of tendons and bones, and wandering, shooting pain.

Formulas Name : Xianggu Ointment

Chinese Name : 响骨膏

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of raw Rehmannia root (roasted), half a jin of Dipsacus asper (roasted), half a jin of old ginger (roasted), and 4 liang of Polygonum aviculare pollen (roasted).

Source

From *The Collected Verified Prescriptions for Wind Disorders*, cited in *The Great Compendium of the Yongle Era*, Volume 13880.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For wind-cold-damp bi syndrome, swelling of tendons and bones, and wandering, shooting pain.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 spoonfuls of the mixture per dose, add half a spoonful of flour, and simmer with rice vinegar until it forms a paste. Apply the warm paste to the affected area; repeat 10–20 times. Then apply the Yun Tai Zi Powder.

Xianggu Ointment,From *The Collected Verified Prescriptions for Wind Disorders*, cited in *The Great Compendium of the Yongle Era*, Volume 13880.,For wind-cold-damp bi syndrome, swelling of tendons and bones, and wandering, shooting pain.

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