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Teeth-Whitening Formula: Shengma Powder

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Teeth-Whitening Formula: Shengma Powder,For toothaches caused by wind and swollen, hardened gums that do not subside.

Formulas Name : Teeth-Whitening Formula: Shengma Powder

Chinese Name : 白牙药升麻散

Drug Formulation

4 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 liang of Shengma, 1 liang of Gaoben, 1 liang of Gypsum, 1 liang of Bai Zhi, 1 liang of Soapberry (charred until only the essence remains), 2 qian 2 fen, and 6 qian of Asarum.

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 9.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and sift through gauze three times.

Benefits

For toothaches caused by wind and swollen, hardened gums that do not subside.

Instructions for Use

Each time, dip a toothbrush in a small amount of the powder to brush the teeth, then rinse with warm water.

Teeth-Whitening Formula: Shengma Powder,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 9.,For toothaches caused by wind and swollen, hardened gums that do not subside.

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