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Li Tong Powder,Blockage and obstruction of the throat.

Formulas Name : Li Tong Powder

Chinese Name : 立通散

Drug Formulation

2–7 centipedes (air-dried), 1 fen of alum (half raw, half calcined), 2–7 white plum kernels (stir-fried until dry).

Source

*Compendium of Sacred Remedies*, Volume 122.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Blockage and obstruction of the throat.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian-bi at a time and blow it into the throat; or mix with water and swallow. Once vomiting occurs, the obstruction is immediately relieved.

Li Tong Powder,*Compendium of Sacred Remedies*, Volume 122.,Blockage and obstruction of the throat.

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