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He Shou Wu Powder,Toothache due to kidney deficiency, with swelling of both cheeks and inability to swallow food.

Formulas Name : He Shou Wu Powder

Chinese Name : 首乌散

Drug Formulation

1 liang steamed Polygonum multiflorum, 5 qian Angelica sinensis, 3 qian Chuanxiong (roasted), 3 qian raw Rehmannia glutinosa, 1 qian Fangfeng, 3 qian Smilax glabra, 1.5 qian Fritillaria thunbergii, 1 qian Forsythia suspensa, 0.5 fen Shangyuan Cinnamomum cassia, 0.5 fen Aconite, 1 qian black plum (pitted).

Source

From *Collected Insights from Reflection*.

Benefits

Toothache due to kidney deficiency, with swelling of both cheeks and inability to swallow food.

Instructions for Use

Use bamboo leaves and lamp wick as guides; decoct in water and take orally.

He Shou Wu Powder,From *Collected Insights from Reflection*.,Toothache due to kidney deficiency, with swelling of both cheeks and inability to swallow food.

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