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Laughing Powder,Toothache.

Formulas Name : Laughing Powder

Chinese Name : 失笑散

Drug Formulation

8 fen of Piper longum, 1 qian of Asarum (cleaned leaves), 2 fen 5 li of borneol.

Source

Formula by Jiang Rengdu, cited in Volume 16 of *The Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

Toothache.

Instructions for Use

Rub onto the site of the toothache. The patient will slump over the table, drooling; relief will be felt within a short time, and the patient will be able to eat and drink.

Laughing Powder,Formula by Jiang Rengdu, cited in Volume 16 of *The Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*.,Toothache.

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