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Sophora and Salt Powder,Toothache caused by excessive consumption of sweet foods.

Formulas Name : Sophora and Salt Powder

Chinese Name : 槐盐散

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of table salt, 4 liang of rock salt.

Source

From *Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 3.

Processing

First, take one handful of Sophora japonica branches, chop them into one-cun segments, and simmer in 5 bowls of water until reduced to 1 bowl. Remove from heat, then add the two types of salt to the pot. Gradually pour the previous decoction into the pot and simmer until dry, then grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

Toothache caused by excessive consumption of sweet foods.

Instructions for Use

Rub the teeth with this powder daily; for severe cases, also rinse the mouth with gallnut decoction.

Sophora and Salt Powder,From *Wan’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 3.,Toothache caused by excessive consumption of sweet foods.

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