Jade Key Powder

Jade Key Powder,For swelling and pain in the throat.

Formulas Name : Jade Key Powder

Chinese Name : 玉钥匙散

Drug Formulation

1 qian 5 fen of stiff silkworm (roasted, ground to a very fine powder), 6 fen of borneol, 3 qian of calcium carbonate, 3 qian of borax.

Source

From *Collection of Effective Formulas*, Volume 1.

Processing

Use a brand-new silver pot; first add borax, then calcium carbonate, and refine them together in small batches until the mixture resembles calcined alum in appearance; a crisp, brittle texture is desirable. Place the mixture in a cool place to remove all residual heat, grind into a fine powder, then add the dried silkworm and borneol, grinding until the mixture is extremely fine and produces no sound.

Benefits

For swelling and pain in the throat.

Note

Store in a porcelain jar to prevent loss of potency.

Jade Key Powder,From *Collection of Effective Formulas*, Volume 1.,For swelling and pain in the throat.

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