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Perilla and Mint Throat-Clearing Powder

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Perilla and Mint Throat-Clearing Powder,For the initial stage of epidemic sore throat, characterized by swelling, pain, and ulceration, with discharge that may be white or yellow.

Formulas Name : Perilla and Mint Throat-Clearing Powder

Chinese Name : 鸡苏吹喉散

Drug Formulation

5 fen of Perilla and Peppermint, 5 fen of White Stiff Silkworm, 1 qian of Borax, 1 qian of Horse-Tooth Stone, 3 fen of Horse-Mushroom, and 1 fen of Borneol.

Source

*A Brief Treatise on Epidemic Sore Throat*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For the initial stage of epidemic sore throat, characterized by swelling, pain, and ulceration, with discharge that may be white or yellow.

Instructions for Use

Administer as a throat spray. If the ulceration is severe, combine with Bingbai Powder; if the pain is severe, combine with Biyun Powder.

Perilla and Mint Throat-Clearing Powder,*A Brief Treatise on Epidemic Sore Throat*, Volume 2.,For the initial stage of epidemic sore throat, characterized by swelling, pain, and ulceration, with discharge that may be white or yellow.

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