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Xiao Chun Ointment,For gout caused by cold and dampness, and severe wind-induced swelling.

Formulas Name : Xiao Chun Ointment

Chinese Name : 小春膏

Drug Formulation

1 jin of tung oil, 4 liang of yellow丹, 1 liang of Sichuan mountain tortoise shell, 10 centipedes, 2 liang of white goose feathers, 5 qian of human hair ash (melt completely, pour into water, allow to cool, collect in a cup, and dissolve over a water bath), 1 liang of frankincense, 1 liang of myrrh, 1 liang of dragon’s blood, 1 liang of Chemi, and 1 liang of Shaopow.

Source

From *Jie Wei Yuan Sou*, Volume 4.

Processing

Bring the tung oil to a rolling boil, then add the realgar. Immediately add the Sichuan armadillo shell, followed by the centipedes and white goose feathers. Next, add the human hair residue, then the frankincense, myrrh, dragon’s blood, carthamus seeds, and Shaofeng powder.

Benefits

For gout caused by cold and dampness, and severe wind-induced swelling.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the affected area.

Xiao Chun Ointment,From *Jie Wei Yuan Sou*, Volume 4.,For gout caused by cold and dampness, and severe wind-induced swelling.

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