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Licorice Method

Formulas Name : Licorice Method

Chinese Name : 甘草法

Drug Formulation

Licorice root the size of a middle finger joint (roasted and crushed).

Source

From *The New Book on the Care of Infants*, Volume 4, citing *Formulas for Emergency Treatment*.

Instructions for Use

Boil 2 he of water down to 1 he; each time, use 1 clam shell, soak it in the solution, and dab it on the mouth.

Licorice Method,From *The New Book on the Care of Infants*, Volume 4, citing *Formulas for Emergency Treatment*.,

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