Medicated Cotton,From *Shenghui*, Volume 34.,For “running horse canker,” erosion and loss of teeth, and swollen gums with purulent discharge.
Medicated Cotton
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Formulas Name : Medicated Cotton
Chinese Name : 药绵
Drug Formulation
1 qian of musk, a small amount of arsenic trioxide, half a qian of ground mangcao, 1 liang of clam shell powder, 1 fen of toad venom, and 1 fen of snail-shell indigo.
Source
From *Shenghui*, Volume 34.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Separately, take half a fen of old cotton, cut it into 1-cun-long pieces, tear them into small pieces, and mix the powder into the cotton. Gradually add a small amount of water to blend, knead until uniform, and air-dry in the shade.
Benefits
For “running horse canker,” erosion and loss of teeth, and swollen gums with purulent discharge.
Instructions for Use
For patients, rinse the mouth 3–5 times with a saltwater solution. Take a small piece of the medicated cotton, stuff it into the root of the affected tooth, and use a needle to press the cotton into the gap between the teeth. The condition will be cured in 2–3 applications.
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Medicated Cotton,For “running horse canker,” erosion and loss of teeth, and swollen gums with purulent discharge.