Croton Smoke

Croton Smoke,For life-threatening cases of throat obstruction requiring immediate relief.

Formulas Name : Croton Smoke

Chinese Name : 巴豆烟

Drug Formulation

Croton seed pulp (press with paper to extract the oil).

Source

*Treasury of Eastern Medicine: Chapter on External Conditions*, Volume 2, citing *Danxi’s Heart Method*.

Benefits

For life-threatening cases of throat obstruction requiring immediate relief.

Instructions for Use

Use the paper used to press out the oil to make a wick; light a lamp and blow it out, then use the smoke to fumigate the nostrils for one hour. Saliva will flow from the mouth and nose, and the airway will open on its own.

Croton Smoke,*Treasury of Eastern Medicine: Chapter on External Conditions*, Volume 2, citing *Danxi’s Heart Method*.,For life-threatening cases of throat obstruction requiring immediate relief.

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