Gua Shuang Powder

Gua Shuang Powder,For diphtheria, pharyngitis, and all forms of throat inflammation, as well as redness and swelling of the throat. For dental abscesses, tooth boils, toothaches caused by wind-heat, and swelling and pain at the tooth roots. For various conditions involving tongue pain.

Formulas Name : Gua Shuang Powder

Chinese Name : 瓜霜散

Drug Formulation

Watermelon frost 1 liang, Ren Zhong Bai 1 qian (calcined), cinnabar 2 qian, bear bile 2 fen, borneol 1 qian.

Source

From *Essentials for the Rapid Treatment of Epidemic Diphtheria*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, then mix thoroughly until no sound is heard when rubbed together, and store tightly in a porcelain jar.

Benefits

For diphtheria, pharyngitis, and all forms of throat inflammation, as well as redness and swelling of the throat. For dental abscesses, tooth boils, toothaches caused by wind-heat, and swelling and pain at the tooth roots. For various conditions involving tongue pain.

Instructions for Use

For cases of diphtheria, throat sores, and all forms of throat inflammation, immediately blow this medicine into the affected area of the throat, repeating the process 10 or more times; it may also be blown into the throat for all conditions involving redness and swelling of the throat. For dental caries, dental abscesses, toothache caused by wind-heat, swollen and painful tooth roots, and various tongue pains, apply this powder to the affected area; spit out the saliva, then reapply and spit again.

Gua Shuang Powder,From *Essentials for the Rapid Treatment of Epidemic Diphtheria*.,For diphtheria, pharyngitis, and all forms of throat inflammation, as well as redness and swelling of the throat. For dental abscesses, tooth boils, toothaches caused by wind-heat, and swelling and pain at the tooth roots. For various conditions involving tongue pain.

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