Sanqing Jiuku Dan

Sanqing Jiuku Dan,For sudden swelling and pain behind the ear and along the jawline caused by stagnant heat in the Yangming channel; also treats parotitis.

Formulas Name : Sanqing Jiuku Dan

Chinese Name : 三清救苦丹

Drug Formulation

2 liang of rhubarb, 1 liang of dried silkworm.

Source

From *A Rational Analysis of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 23.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder, add 1 qian of calcined alum, and mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a marble.

Benefits

For sudden swelling and pain behind the ear and along the jawline caused by stagnant heat in the Yangming channel; also treats parotitis.

Instructions for Use

Dissolve in the mouth.

Sanqing Jiuku Dan,From *A Rational Analysis of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 23.,For sudden swelling and pain behind the ear and along the jawline caused by stagnant heat in the Yangming channel; also treats parotitis.

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