Realgar Decoction，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 121.，For toothaches caused by wind and decay, accompanied by foul odor, bleeding, and pus discharge.
Realgar Decoction
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Formulas Name : Realgar Decoction
Chinese Name : 雄黄煎
Drug Formulation
Realgar (ground) 1 qian, She-poppy (roasted on paper and ground into powder) 1 qian, Musk (ground) half a qian, Aloe (ground) half a fen.
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 121.
Processing
First, melt 3 liang of pig fat from the twelfth lunar month, strain out the dregs; then add the ground purslane powder and simmer briefly; next, add the three ground herbs, stirring continuously until the mixture solidifies into a paste, then transfer to a porcelain container.
Benefits
For toothaches caused by wind and decay, accompanied by foul odor, bleeding, and pus discharge.
Instructions for Use
First, scrape the teeth clean; use a needle to draw out the foul blood; wipe dry with cotton; apply the ointment; then use an iron comb to apply heat, 2–3 times daily. Next, take Chuanxiong, Shengma, and Gaoben (with stems and soil removed), each half liang; Du Huo (with root tip removed) and Xixin (with stems and leaves removed), each 1 fen; pound and sift into a powder; apply an appropriate amount to the affected area.
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Realgar Decoction,For toothaches caused by wind and decay, accompanied by foul odor, bleeding, and pus discharge.