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Camphor and Borax Powder

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Camphor and Borax Powder,Wind-heat affecting the head and eyes.

Formulas Name : Camphor and Borax Powder

Chinese Name : 龙脑硼砂散

Drug Formulation

0.5 liang of borneol, 1 liang of southern borax.

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

Wind-heat affecting the head and eyes.

Instructions for Use

Take a small amount each time and snort it into both nostrils.

Camphor and Borax Powder,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 10.,Wind-heat affecting the head and eyes.

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