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Zi-Gui Oil,For swollen lips caused by blood damage resulting from emotional disturbances that stir internal heat: small blisters form on the lips, gradually swelling and enlarging to resemble a silkworm cocoon, or the area below the lips swells to the size of a black jujube, accompanied by dryness, cracking, itching, and pain.

Formulas Name : Zi-Gui Oil

Chinese Name : 紫归油

Drug Formulation

Lithospermum and Angelica sinensis, in equal parts.

Source

From *Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 2.

Processing

Simmer the above herbs in sesame oil, strain out the residue, and remove the heat from the mixture.

Benefits

For swollen lips caused by blood damage resulting from emotional disturbances that stir internal heat: small blisters form on the lips, gradually swelling and enlarging to resemble a silkworm cocoon, or the area below the lips swells to the size of a black jujube, accompanied by dryness, cracking, itching, and pain.

Instructions for Use

Frequently moisten the affected area with a cotton swab dipped in the oil.

Zi-Gui Oil,From *Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 2.,For swollen lips caused by blood damage resulting from emotional disturbances that stir internal heat: small blisters form on the lips, gradually swelling and enlarging to resemble a silkworm cocoon, or the area below the lips swells to the size of a black jujube, accompanied by dryness, cracking, itching, and pain.

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