Tianhuang Powder，*Mirror of Ancient and Modern Medicine*, Vol. 14.，After a case of smallpox, excessive consumption of sweet foods, as well as heat resulting from undigested food and malnutrition, can cause sores to form inside the mouth and on the lips, swelling and ulceration of the gums, and even tooth loss, accompanied by an unbearable foul odor.
Tianhuang Powder
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Formulas Name : Tianhuang Powder
Chinese Name : 天黄散
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Tiannanxing (soaked in water until soft, then finely sliced), 2 qian of realgar.
Source
*Mirror of Ancient and Modern Medicine*, Vol. 14.
Processing
Combine the above ingredients with the sliced Tiannanxing in a single container, wrap in damp paper, and roast over low heat until the surface is charred. Remove, allow to dry, and grind into a fine powder.
Benefits
After a case of smallpox, excessive consumption of sweet foods, as well as heat resulting from undigested food and malnutrition, can cause sores to form inside the mouth and on the lips, swelling and ulceration of the gums, and even tooth loss, accompanied by an unbearable foul odor.
Instructions for Use
Dip a finger in the medicine and apply it to the inside of the mouth 3–4 times a day; apply again before bedtime. Do not spit it out.
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Tianhuang Powder,After a case of smallpox, excessive consumption of sweet foods, as well as heat resulting from undigested food and malnutrition, can cause sores to form inside the mouth and on the lips, swelling and ulceration of the gums, and even tooth loss, accompanied by an unbearable foul odor.