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Tong She Dan,For a swollen tongue with bleeding as profuse as a spring.

Formulas Name : Tong She Dan

Chinese Name : 涂舌丹

Drug Formulation

Cuttlefish bone and cattail pollen, in equal parts.

Source

From *A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 17.

Processing

Roast and grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

For a swollen tongue with bleeding as profuse as a spring.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the tongue.

Tong She Dan,From *A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 17.,For a swollen tongue with bleeding as profuse as a spring.

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