Tooth-Strengthening Decoction

Tooth-Strengthening Decoction,

Formulas Name : Tooth-Strengthening Decoction

Chinese Name : 拜受齿药

Drug Formulation

Half a jin of Cyperus rhizome (fresh and large; remove skin and hair, chop finely, mix with the juice of 1 jin of fresh ginger, soak for 5–7 days, then remove and discard the ginger juice), 2 liang of Asarum, and 2 liang of salt.

Source

*Yi Tong*, Volume 64.

Processing

Roast the above ingredients in earthenware until their properties are preserved; grind into a fine powder.

Instructions for Use

Rub onto the teeth daily.

Tooth-Strengthening Decoction,*Yi Tong*, Volume 64.,

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