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Nasal-Plugging Soapberry Powder,For nasal obstruction.

Formulas Name : Nasal-Plugging Soapberry Powder

Chinese Name : 塞鼻皂荚散

Drug Formulation

1 fen of soapberry, 1 fen of Asarum, 1 fen of Magnolia flower, 1 fen of Sichuan pepper (remove the seeds and any closed pods; lightly roast to remove the oil), 1 fen of Aconite root (roasted until cracked, with skin and pith removed).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 37.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For nasal obstruction.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian of the mixture, wrap it in cotton, and insert it into the nostril; alternatively, a small amount may be blown into the nostril.

Nasal-Plugging Soapberry Powder,*Shenghui*, Volume 37.,For nasal obstruction.

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