Shi Zhongming

Shi Zhongming,For swollen and sore throat, laryngeal obstruction, diphtheria, unilateral or bilateral tonsillitis, erosion with drooling, and difficulty swallowing food or water.

Formulas Name : Shi Zhongming

Chinese Name : 石钟鸣

Drug Formulation

3 liang of watermelon frost, 6 qian of calcined Ren Zhong Bai, 6 qian of realgar, 1 liang 2 qian of cinnabar, 1 qian of rhinoceros horn, 1 qian of ox bile, 1 qian of roasted pearl, 3 qian of borneol, and 5 fen of musk.

Source

*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, sift through a sieve, and fill each bottle with 1 fen.

Benefits

For swollen and sore throat, laryngeal obstruction, diphtheria, unilateral or bilateral tonsillitis, erosion with drooling, and difficulty swallowing food or water.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 fen at a time and blow it into the throat.

Note

Avoid smoking, alcohol, and greasy foods.

Shi Zhongming,*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.,For swollen and sore throat, laryngeal obstruction, diphtheria, unilateral or bilateral tonsillitis, erosion with drooling, and difficulty swallowing food or water.

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