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Blue Borax Powder,Redness and swelling of the throat, with persistent pain that interferes with eating and drinking.

Formulas Name : Blue Borax Powder

Chinese Name : 青硼砂散

Drug Formulation

Saposhnikovia root (with root tip removed) 4 qian, Poria cocos (peeled) 4 qian, Gallnut (pulp removed) 4 qian, Tooth-dissolving Powder 4 qian, Licorice 2.5 liang, Peppermint leaves 4 liang, White alum 4 qian, Placenta 4 qian.

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 9.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Redness and swelling of the throat, with persistent pain that interferes with eating and drinking.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian each time and apply it to the affected area. If there is throat pain, mix half a qian with honey water and take it warm.

Blue Borax Powder,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 9.,Redness and swelling of the throat, with persistent pain that interferes with eating and drinking.

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