The ingredients for the first phase may be combined in a first vessel. The proportion of citric acid may be adjusted such that the pH of the solution is approximately 5.5.+−.0.5. The solution may then be heated to approximately 80° C. until the solution is uniform. The ingredients of the second phase may be combined in a second vessel and heated to approximately 75° C.-78° C. until the solution is substantially uniform. The solution of the second phase may then be added to the solution of the first phase and stirred for approximately 5 minutes, for example by a propeller or vane disposed in the vessel, as well as by side sweep mixing. Subsequently, the combined first and second phase solution may be stirred continuously for about 5-10 minutes, for example by a homogenizer at about 5,000 rpm, or at any other desired speed. The mixing may also be facilitated by a propeller or vane disposed in the vessel, as well as by side sweep mixing. Subsequently, the solution may be cooled to approximately 40° C.-45° C., at which point the ingredients of the third phase may be added, with continuous stirring of the solution. The resultant herbal ointment may then be cooled to approximately 30° C. and stirring may continue until the herbal ointment is substantially uniform