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Thorn Powder,Loose teeth, visible bleeding, bad breath, and inability to eat or drink.

Formulas Name : Thorn Powder

Chinese Name : 棘刺散

Drug Formulation

Thorn Ash (burned to ash) half liang, Angelica sinensis (sliced, roasted) half liang, Asarum (stems and leaves removed) half liang, Acorus tatarinowii half liang, Cyperus root (roasted) half liang, Aquilaria agallocha half liang, Aquilaria sinensis 1 fen, Indigo powder (ground) 1 fen, Tung oil tears (ground) 1 fen, Dried ginger (roasted) 1 fen (one version includes Sesamum indicum seeds and omits Asarum).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 121.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Loose teeth, visible bleeding, bad breath, and inability to eat or drink.

Instructions for Use

Take half a qian bi at a time, wrap it in cotton, and let it dissolve in the mouth. Spit out any saliva; alternatively, wrap it in cotton and apply it to the teeth.

Thorn Powder，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 121.，Loose teeth, visible bleeding, bad breath, and inability to eat or drink.

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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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