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Ancient Ink Frost,For stomach fire rising upward, causing sores on the mouth and tongue that are eroded, swollen, and painful.

Formulas Name : Ancient Ink Frost

Chinese Name : 古墨霜

Drug Formulation

4 liang of charred lamp wick, 16 liang of persimmon frost cakes, and 6 qian of borneol.

Source

From *Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, sift through a sieve, and fill bottles: 1 qian 6 fen for large bottles, 8 fen for small bottles.

Benefits

For stomach fire rising upward, causing sores on the mouth and tongue that are eroded, swollen, and painful.

Instructions for Use

Dip a small amount of the powder in cool boiled water and apply it to the affected area.

Ancient Ink Frost,From *Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing*.,For stomach fire rising upward, causing sores on the mouth and tongue that are eroded, swollen, and painful.

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