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Crane’s Knee Decoction,Toothache.

Formulas Name : Crane’s Knee Decoction

Chinese Name : 鹤膝汤

Drug Formulation

Drum-Spine Grass (also known as Crane-Knee Grass).

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 9.

Benefits

Toothache.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and use as a mouthwash.

Crane’s Knee Decoction,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 9.,Toothache.

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