formula | Bite Head Ointment Jiao Tou Gao |
source | Waike Zhengzhi Quanshu Volume 5 |
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bubble_chart Composition Prepared frankincense, prepared myrrh, almonds, raw momordica cochinchinensis powder, castor beans, and verdigris, each in equal parts.
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Separately, take double the amount of croton seeds without removing the oil, and mix them with the powdered medicine to form a paste. Then, add 0.3 grams of white arsenic and mix thoroughly. When ready to use, take a pea-sized amount and place it on the affected area, covering it with a plaster. Once the area has ulcerated, remove the plaster, wash the area clean, and apply the paste again.
bubble_chart Indications
The abscess is ripe with pus but does not rupture.
bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications
Contraindicated during pregnancy and postpartum.