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Castor Bean and Garlic

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Castor Bean and Garlic,Deafness.

Formulas Name : Castor Bean and Garlic

Chinese Name : 巴豆蒜

Drug Formulation

1 clove of garlic, 1 castor bean (remove the skin and membrane; roast over low heat until extremely hot).

Source

From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Deafness.

Instructions for Use

Hollow out a hole in the garlic clove, insert the croton seed, wrap it securely in fresh cotton, and insert it into the ear. Effective after 3 applications.

Castor Bean and Garlic,From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 2.,Deafness.

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