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Black Gentian,All throat ailments, including throat ulcers and throat abscesses.

Formulas Name : Black Gentian

Chinese Name : 乌龙胆

Drug Formulation

Powdered alum (placed in a pig’s gallbladder, air-dried, and ground into a fine powder).

Source

From *Chuanyaya Waibian*, Volume 3.

Benefits

All throat ailments, including throat ulcers and throat abscesses.

Instructions for Use

Inhale 1 qian at a time. It produces immediate results by inducing salivation.

Black Gentian,From *Chuanyaya Waibian*, Volume 3.,All throat ailments, including throat ulcers and throat abscesses.

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