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Soapberry and Asarum Powder,Toothache caused by wind-induced decay.

Formulas Name : Soapberry and Asarum Powder

Chinese Name : 皂角细辛散

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of soapberry (peeled, stringy parts removed, and coarsely chopped), 1 liang of Cimicifuga, 1 liang of Asarum, 2 liang of salt (rock salt is especially good; soak the three ingredients together for 2–3 nights, then remove and stir-fry until their properties are preserved), half a liang of willow twigs (charred), and half a liang of locust twigs (charred, preserving their properties).

Source

*Ji Feng*, Volume 21.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Toothache caused by wind-induced decay.

Instructions for Use

Treat according to the standard method.

Soapberry and Asarum Powder,*Ji Feng*, Volume 21.,Toothache caused by wind-induced decay.

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