Tung Oil Tonic，*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.，Throat inflammation, throat obstruction. Symptoms begin with the eyes tightly shut, chest tightness and shortness of breath, rapid and shallow breathing, followed suddenly by swelling and pain in the throat, cold extremities, and blocked breathing; if not treated immediately, death may occur within moments.
Tung Oil Tonic
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Formulas Name : Tung Oil Tonic
Chinese Name : 桐油饯
Drug Formulation
3–4 spoons of tung oil.
Source
*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.
Benefits
Throat inflammation, throat obstruction. Symptoms begin with the eyes tightly shut, chest tightness and shortness of breath, rapid and shallow breathing, followed suddenly by swelling and pain in the throat, cold extremities, and blocked breathing; if not treated immediately, death may occur within moments.
Instructions for Use
First, mix 3–4 spoonfuls of tung oil into half a bowl of warm water until well blended. Dip a stiff chicken feather into the oil and insert it into the throat; repeat this 4–5 times until the phlegm is expelled. Continue inserting and expelling until the patient regains consciousness and their voice becomes loud. Subsequently, administer medication to clear the throat and relieve chest congestion.
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Tung Oil Tonic,Throat inflammation, throat obstruction. Symptoms begin with the eyes tightly shut, chest tightness and shortness of breath, rapid and shallow breathing, followed suddenly by swelling and pain in the throat, cold extremities, and blocked breathing; if not treated immediately, death may occur within moments.