Tongcao Powder

Tongcao Powder,Nasal polyps.

Formulas Name : Tongcao Powder

Chinese Name : 通草散

Drug Formulation

Tongcao 1 fen, Asarum 1 fen, Ruiren 1 fen, Realgar (ground) 1 fen,Soapberry (peeled and seeded) 1 fen, White Alum 2 fen (calcined), Galena 3 fen (wrapped in clay, calcined for half a day, then ground), Lepidium 3 fen (roasted), Ditan 3 fen (simmered), Melon Stalk 3 fen, Croton Seed 10 pieces (peeled), *Lüru* 3 fen, Sanguisorba 3 fen.

Source

From *Wai Tai*, Volume 22, citing *Gujin Luyan*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Nasal polyps.

Instructions for Use

Decoct Asarum and Angelica dahurica to make a decoction; mix the powder with this decoction and apply it to the polyps. Additionally, apply a mixture of gelatin and clear liquid to the area until cured.

Tongcao Powder,From *Wai Tai*, Volume 22, citing *Gujin Luyan*.,Nasal polyps.

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