Bamboo Leaf Paste

Bamboo Leaf Paste,Toothache; skin sores and ulcers caused by damp-heat.

Formulas Name : Bamboo Leaf Paste

Chinese Name : 竹叶膏

Drug Formulation

1 jin of fresh bamboo leaves (stems removed and cleaned), 4 liang of ginger, and 6 liang of pure white salt.

Source

*Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.

Processing

First, boil the bamboo leaves to extract a concentrated decoction; then, pound the ginger to extract its juice, combine the two, boil, and strain thoroughly; finally, add the salt and boil until dry.

Benefits

Toothache; skin sores and ulcers caused by damp-heat.

Instructions for Use

Use to rub the teeth.

Bamboo Leaf Paste,*Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.,Toothache; skin sores and ulcers caused by damp-heat.

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