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Precious Elixir,For toxic sores causing throat ulceration, tongue base detachment, and perforation of the hard palate.

Formulas Name : Precious Elixir

Chinese Name : 至宝丹

Drug Formulation

Snails (i.e., backpack snails; use the largest ones, calcined) 5 pieces, catechu 2 qian, fresh pine bark 2 qian (calcined to preserve its properties; do not allow dust to settle on it), borneol 7 fen (ground).

Source

From *Collection of Effective Prescriptions*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For toxic sores causing throat ulceration, tongue base detachment, and perforation of the hard palate.

Instructions for Use

Blow the mixture onto the affected area. Immediate results.

Precious Elixir,From *Collection of Effective Prescriptions*, Volume 1.,For toxic sores causing throat ulceration, tongue base detachment, and perforation of the hard palate.

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