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Didan Ointment,Enlarged nasal polyps causing obstruction of the nasal passages.

Formulas Name : Didan Ointment

Chinese Name : 地胆膏

Drug Formulation

10 raw Ditan, half a fen of Asarum (powdered), half a fen of Angelica dahurica (powdered).

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 37); name cited in *Shengji Zonglu* (Vol. 116).

Benefits

Enlarged nasal polyps causing obstruction of the nasal passages.

Instructions for Use

Press the earthworms to extract their juice, mix it with the powdered herbs, and apply the mixture to the polyp. Continue until the polyp is eliminated.

Didan Ointment,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 37); name cited in *Shengji Zonglu* (Vol. 116).,Enlarged nasal polyps causing obstruction of the nasal passages.

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