Herbal prescription for compress

Common clubmoss herb and garden balsam stem 300g each; erythrina bark, ledebouriella root, pubescent angelica root, red peony root, psoralea, garden balsarm seed, 150g each; flowering quince fruit, Chinese safflower, pricklyash peel, frankincense, Dahurian angelica root, 100g each; cassia twig 500g and halite 300g.

Method

Grind into coarse powder mixture, sprinkle on some wine, divide into two portions, put in two bags, and wrap up tightly as a ball. Each time, steam the herbal balls for 10-15 minutes, press on the affected body parts with the heated balls alternatively for about 40-60 minutes. Do this twice a day, 7 days as a course of treatment. After application, hang up the balls in a ventilated place to let them dry thoroughly so as to prepare for reuse next time.

Herbal prescriptions for dressing

1. Angelica root 60g, cassia twig 20g, cyathula root 24g, dried centipede 3 pieces.

2. Garden balsam stem 30g, Chinese safflower, angelica root, Sichuan lovage rhizome, 15g each; Chinese rhubarb, aconite, red peony root, 10g each.

3. Chinese rhubarb 60g, Chinese safflower 15g, common clubmoss herb 30g.

Method

Grind into powder mixture, and add in some hot wine or Vaseline to mix in a paste form. Apply the warm paste on the affected body surface, cover and wrap properly, and keep overnight.