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Er Xin Decoction,For Yangming Stomach fire causing unbearable swelling and pain in the gums, mouth, and tongue; or for kidney heat causing tooth decay, swelling, and pain.

Formulas Name : Er Xin Decoction

Chinese Name : 二辛煎

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Northern Asarum, 1 liang of raw gypsum.

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

For Yangming Stomach fire causing unbearable swelling and pain in the gums, mouth, and tongue; or for kidney heat causing tooth decay, swelling, and pain.

Instructions for Use

Decoct 2 bowls of water down to 1 bowl; rinse the mouth frequently while still hot.

Er Xin Decoction,*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For Yangming Stomach fire causing unbearable swelling and pain in the gums, mouth, and tongue; or for kidney heat causing tooth decay, swelling, and pain.

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