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Peppermint and Xuanming Powder

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Peppermint and Xuanming Powder,To treat wind-heat toothache.

Formulas Name : Peppermint and Xuanming Powder

Chinese Name : 薄荷玄明散

Drug Formulation

2 liang of peppermint, 2 liang of sodium carbonate, 2 liang of sodium sulfate, 7 fen of borneol, 1 liang of Xuanming powder, 1 liang of borax, and 2 liang of rock salt.

Source

*Traditional Chinese Medicine: Laryngology*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

To treat wind-heat toothache.

Instructions for Use

Gently rub the painful area of the teeth from time to time.

Peppermint and Xuanming Powder,*Traditional Chinese Medicine: Laryngology*.,To treat wind-heat toothache.

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