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Kudzu and Hibiscus Powder

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Kudzu and Hibiscus Powder,Acute and chronic laryngitis; swelling and pain in the throat.

Formulas Name : Kudzu and Hibiscus Powder

Chinese Name : 葛槿散

Drug Formulation

5 qian of soapwort, 1 liang of purple kudzu, 1 liang of white hibiscus flowers, 3 qian of turtle shell ash, 2 qian of alum, and 2 qian of borax.

Source

*Records of the Transmission of Smallpox and Measles*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Acute and chronic laryngitis; swelling and pain in the throat.

Instructions for Use

Inhale into the throat.

Kudzu and Hibiscus Powder,*Records of the Transmission of Smallpox and Measles*, Volume 15.,Acute and chronic laryngitis; swelling and pain in the throat.

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