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Formula for Reducing Swelling and Mouthwash

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Formula for Reducing Swelling and Mouthwash,Swelling and pain in the mouth and gums.

Formulas Name : Formula for Reducing Swelling and Mouthwash

Chinese Name : 消肿漱口方

Drug Formulation

Raw Polygonum cuspidatum pollen 2 qian (wrapped), safflower 1 qian 5 fen, Angelica sinensis root tip 1 qian 5 fen, myrrh 2 qian, Daqing salt 4 qian.

Source

*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Benefits

Swelling and pain in the mouth and gums.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and use as a mouthwash.

Formula for Reducing Swelling and Mouthwash,*Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,Swelling and pain in the mouth and gums.

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