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Tooth-Protecting Ointment

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Tooth-Protecting Ointment,Exposed gums.

Formulas Name : Tooth-Protecting Ointment

Chinese Name : 护齿膏

Drug Formulation

Saposhnikovia root, Angelica pubescens, and Sophora japonica twigs—each in equal parts; Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Angelica dahurica, Asarum, and Ligusticum sinense(Coarsely chop the above ingredients. Add half a jin of sesame oil, steep for 3 days, boil until charred, strain out the residue, then add the following herbs), 1 liang of white beeswax, 1 liang of yellow beeswax, 5 qian of official-grade talc, 5 qian of frankincense, 5 qian of myrrh, 5 qian of dragon bone, 5 qian of white litharge, 5 qian of gypsum, 5 qian of Angelica dahurica (all ground into powder), and 0.5 fen of musk (ground into powder).

Source

*Hui Chun*, Volume 5.

Processing

First, melt the two types of wax into a paste; then add the eight powdered herbs, stir thoroughly, and transfer to a porcelain container.

Benefits

Exposed gums.

Instructions for Use

Apply a sheet of fine rice paper to the exposed area.

Tooth-Protecting Ointment,*Hui Chun*, Volume 5.,Exposed gums.

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