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Pinellia Wine,If the tongue swells and fills the mouth, obstructing breathing—a condition that can be fatal within moments—immediately pierce it with a finger to drain the foul blood; a fine needle may also be used to make an incision. Then administer this remedy.

Formulas Name : Pinellia Wine

Chinese Name : 半夏酒

Drug Formulation

10 pieces of Pinellia.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 119.

Benefits

If the tongue swells and fills the mouth, obstructing breathing—a condition that can be fatal within moments—immediately pierce it with a finger to drain the foul blood; a fine needle may also be used to make an incision. Then administer this remedy.

Instructions for Use

Boil 1 sheng of vinegar down to 8 he; use it to rinse the mouth little by little, holding it in the mouth while hot and spitting it out once it cools. If Pinellia causes throat irritation, relieve it with ginger juice.

Pinellia Wine,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 119.,If the tongue swells and fills the mouth, obstructing breathing—a condition that can be fatal within moments—immediately pierce it with a finger to drain the foul blood; a fine needle may also be used to make an incision. Then administer this remedy.

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