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Toothache Single-Pill Formula

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Toothache Single-Pill Formula,Effective for various types of wind-fire toothaches, swollen and painful gums, and swelling and pain caused by dental caries.

Formulas Name : Toothache Single-Pill Formula

Chinese Name : 牙痛一粒丸

Drug Formulation

Toad Venom 240g, Cinnabar 50g, Realgar 60g, Licorice 240g.

Source

*Chinese Pharmacopoeia*, Volume 1.

Processing

Of the four ingredients above, cinnabar and realgar are respectively water-floated or ground into extremely fine powders; toad venom and licorice are respectively ground into fine powders. Grind the aforementioned powders together, sift them, mix thoroughly, shape into very small pills using water, and dry to obtain the final product.

Benefits

Effective for various types of wind-fire toothaches, swollen and painful gums, and swelling and pain caused by dental caries.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 to 2 pills at a time and place them into the cavity of a decayed tooth or between swollen, painful teeth. Plug the opening with a piece of sterilized cotton to prevent the pills from slipping out. Be sure to spit out any saliva that seeps out after taking the medicine; do not swallow it.

Toothache Single-Pill Formula,*Chinese Pharmacopoeia*, Volume 1.,Effective for various types of wind-fire toothaches, swollen and painful gums, and swelling and pain caused by dental caries.

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