Musk, Alum, and Realgar Powder

Musk, Alum, and Realgar Powder,For loose teeth, exposed gums and alveolar bone, toxic wind affecting the alveolar sockets, erosion and ulceration, and inability to eat.

Formulas Name : Musk, Alum, and Realgar Powder

Chinese Name : 麝香矾雄散

Drug Formulation

2 qian of gallstone alum, 2 qian of realgar, 1 qian of musk (ground separately), and 1 qian of dragon bone.

Source

From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 11.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For loose teeth, exposed gums and alveolar bone, toxic wind affecting the alveolar sockets, erosion and ulceration, and inability to eat.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 character’s worth of the powder each time; dip a goose feather in the medicine and brush it over the affected area 1–2 times daily. For children with “running horse malnutrition” (zouma gan) presenting with eroded and ulcerated lips and gums, first rinse the area with a solution of rock salt, then pat dry with fresh cotton before applying the medicine.

Musk, Alum, and Realgar Powder,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 11.,For loose teeth, exposed gums and alveolar bone, toxic wind affecting the alveolar sockets, erosion and ulceration, and inability to eat.

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