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Toad Ash Powder,For dental decay in children. Characterized by decaying gums, foul-smelling blood, bad breath, and tooth loss.

Formulas Name : Toad Ash Powder

Chinese Name : 蟾灰散

Drug Formulation

1 toad (burned to ash, retaining its essence), 1 fen of green tangerine peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and roasted), 1 fen of licorice (chopped), and 1 fen of indigo powder (ground).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 172.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder and add a small amount of musk.

Benefits

For dental decay in children. Characterized by decaying gums, foul-smelling blood, bad breath, and tooth loss.

Instructions for Use

Or, if a child’s entire mouth is foul-smelling and decayed, with teeth falling out, use a goose feather to brush the affected areas.

Toad Ash Powder,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 172.,For dental decay in children. Characterized by decaying gums, foul-smelling blood, bad breath, and tooth loss.

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