White Alum Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 120.,For toothache accompanied by wind-induced swelling and loosening of the tooth, with irregular episodes and tooth decay.
White Alum Decoction
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Formulas Name : White Alum Decoction
Chinese Name : 白矾汤
Drug Formulation
Half a liang of white alum (calcined until all liquid is evaporated, then ground), half a liang of dried ginger (roasted), 1 fen of Lepidium (stem removed), 1 fen of Cnidium monnieri, half a liang of licorice (roasted), half a liang of Asarum (stems and leaves removed), half a liang of Saposhnikovia (branches removed), and 1 fen of Sichuan pepper (seeds and closed ends removed, stir-fried until sweating).
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 120.
Processing
Coarsely grind the above ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
For toothache accompanied by wind-induced swelling and loosening of the tooth, with irregular episodes and tooth decay.
Instructions for Use
Take 2 qian bi each time, mix thoroughly with 1 zhan of wine, boil for 3–5 boils, then rinse the mouth with the hot solution and spit out the cold residue.
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White Alum Decoction,For toothache accompanied by wind-induced swelling and loosening of the tooth, with irregular episodes and tooth decay.