Alum Powder

Alum Powder,Nasal congestion. Nasal polyps causing difficulty in breathing.

Formulas Name : Alum Powder

Chinese Name : 矾石散

Drug Formulation

Alum 6 zhu, Lepidium 6 zhu, melon seeds 2–7 pieces, Aconite 11 zhu.

Source

Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 6). Name found in *Pujifang* (Vol. 56).

Processing

Grind each of the above herbs into a fine powder and mix them together.

Benefits

Nasal congestion. Nasal polyps causing difficulty in breathing.

Instructions for Use

Using a small bamboo tube, blow a quantity of the powder about the size of a mung bean into each nostril, then plug the nostrils with cotton wool. Administer twice daily until cured.

Alum Powder,Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 6). Name found in *Pujifang* (Vol. 56).,Nasal congestion. Nasal polyps causing difficulty in breathing.

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