Lian Gan Dan

Lian Gan Dan,For “running horse tooth” malnutrition, where necrotic tissue fails to slough off.

Formulas Name : Lian Gan Dan

Chinese Name : 敛疳丹

Drug Formulation

Authentic Xihuang 1 qian, Blood Amber 2 qian, Large Lian Pearl 1 qian, Green Dragon Bone 3 qian, Chicken Stomach Lining 1 qian, Borneol 8 fen.

Source

From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients together before use.

Benefits

For “running horse tooth” malnutrition, where necrotic tissue fails to slough off.

Lian Gan Dan,From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.,For “running horse tooth” malnutrition, where necrotic tissue fails to slough off.

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