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Characteristics of Lao Zhang plaster

Black plaster is one of the traditional external dosage forms of traditional Chinese medicine, which has a history of 1200 years. It is unique in treating rheumatic osteopathy. Regarding the choice of treatment methods for skeletal and muscular diseases, the ancient medical scientist in China said: "Human diseases, from the inside out, are prevalent in meridians and viscera, and taking medicine can drive them away. If the disease is localized, it can be pressed between the skin and bones and blocked with plaster, so that the drug can enter the meridians from the pores, or it can be lifted up or dispersed, which is particularly powerful than taking medicine. " The traditional black plaster has a large drug load, which can be taken for a long time and has a long action time. Compared with rubber paste, it is less irritating and less allergic.