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Croton Seed Powder,For toothache.

Formulas Name : Croton Seed Powder

Chinese Name : 巴豆散

Drug Formulation

7 croton seeds (peeled), 2 qian of realgar, 2 qian of large black pepper, 2 qian of long pepper, and 2 qian of micropyrite.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 65.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with rice to form pills, and shape into tablets.

Benefits

For toothache.

Instructions for Use

Wrap in cotton and insert into the affected area.

Croton Seed Powder，From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 65.，For toothache.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 18, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 18, 2026

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