External medicines represent a strong class of medicines, many of which are poisonous. Many of these medicines have been used externally for a very long time. It is said that the Europeans learned from the Arab physicians of the internal use of the metals and minerals which were previously only used externally. Arab Physicians almost certainly learned this from the Indians, who used such medicines internally from early times after adequate preparation.

Some of these medicines have a strong effect on the topical tissues to which they are applied. They may also be used externally to penetrate and effect internal organs and tissues. For example plasters over the chest and upper back are applied to help the Lungs. Other remedies, such as Bees Wax and Pine resin, are primarily used as carriers, while still being useful in their own therapeutic right.

These medicines may be used for various purposes:

    1. To clear Heat and Poison.
    2. To dry dampness
    3. To promote healing
    4. To relieve pain and inflammation
    5. To resolve masses and swellings.

Many of these medicines have been used both internally and externally for these conditions.

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Other:
Momordica Mu Bie Zi, Dragons Blood Xue Jie, Cockle shell Wa Leng Zi, Pyrolusite Wu Ming Ye

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Medicines for the Teeth and Gums

The following medicines are used topically, usually in Tooth Powders, to cleanse and polish the Teeth. Some strengthen the Gums while others relieve inflammation and swelling of the Gums.

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