Red Lead Powder，From *The Treasure of Family Health*, cited in Volume 381 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.，Treats “running horse teeth” (a type of malnutrition-related oral condition).
Red Lead Powder
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Formulas Name : Red Lead Powder
Chinese Name : 红铅散
Drug Formulation
Green alum, in any amount.
Source
From *The Treasure of Family Health*, cited in Volume 381 of *Formulas for Universal Relief*.
Processing
Take green vitriol with a bright color, place it in an enamel pot, heat it over charcoal until red-hot, then pour it out. Mix it thoroughly with good wine, return it to the pot, and repeat this process several times until the color turns red. Grind it into a fine powder and add a small amount of musk.
Benefits
Treats “running horse teeth” (a type of malnutrition-related oral condition).
Instructions for Use
It is especially effective to rinse the mouth thoroughly with warm milk, then dip a finger in the medicine and rub it onto the affected area.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026
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Red Lead Powder,Treats “running horse teeth” (a type of malnutrition-related oral condition).