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Yu Ren Ointment,Boils and abscesses.

Formulas Name : Yu Ren Ointment

Chinese Name : 玉仁膏

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 1 liang, Angelica dahurica 5 qian, Lithospermum erythrorhizon 2 qian, Glycyrrhiza 1 liang 2 qian.

Source

From *The Collection of Inherited Surgical Techniques*.

Processing

Use 1 jin of genuine sesame oil; soak the above herbs in it for 5 days, then decoct until the herbs are completely dried out. Strain out the residue, and simmer the oil further until a drop of it forms a bead when held up to the light. Add 4 qian of finely ground dragon’s blood, stir well, then add 2 liang of beeswax and melt it. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, then add 4 qian of finely ground mercury oxide, stir until thoroughly blended to form a paste.

Benefits

Boils and abscesses.

Yu Ren Ointment,From *The Collection of Inherited Surgical Techniques*.,Boils and abscesses.

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