Camphor Toxin-Eliminating Powder,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 9.,For acute or chronic laryngeal obstruction, with swelling and blockage of the throat.
Camphor Toxin-Eliminating Powder
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Formulas Name : Camphor Toxin-Eliminating Powder
Chinese Name : 龙脑破毒散
Drug Formulation
4 liang of Penxiao (finely ground), 8 qian of white silkworm pupae (lightly roasted, mouths removed, ground into powder), 8 qian of licorice (raw, ground into powder), 8 qian of indigo powder, 3 qian of puffball mushroom (powdered), half a liang of cattail pollen, 1 qian of borneol, and 1 qian of musk.
Source
From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 9.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and store in a porcelain container.
Benefits
For acute or chronic laryngeal obstruction, with swelling and blockage of the throat.
Instructions for Use
For such conditions, take 1 qian of the medicine each time, mix it with slightly less than half a zhan of freshly drawn water until well blended, and sip it slowly. For various types of tongue swelling, take half a qian of the medicine; dip a finger in the powder and rub it over the upper and lower surfaces of the tongue, then swallow the saliva. For children, divide 1 qian into 4–5 doses and administer as described above; there are no restrictions on the time of administration.
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Camphor Toxin-Eliminating Powder,For acute or chronic laryngeal obstruction, with swelling and blockage of the throat.