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Willow Branch Decoction

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Willow Branch Decoction,For toothache accompanied by pain in the gums and jaw.

Formulas Name : Willow Branch Decoction

Chinese Name : 柳枝汤

Drug Formulation

Willow twigs (chopped) 1 he, locust twigs (chopped) 1 he, black beans 1 he, Sichuan pepper (seeds and stem removed, stir-fried until fragrant) half liang, salt 1 fen, Asarum (stems and leaves removed) 1 fen, Notopterygium (root tip removed) 1 fen.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 19.

Processing

Except for the Sichuan pepper and salt, grind all ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For toothache accompanied by pain in the gums and jaw.

Instructions for Use

First, take 6 zhan of water and decoct it down to 2 zhan; strain out the residue, add the Sichuan pepper and salt, and decoct again until reduced to 1 zhan. Use this to rinse the entire mouth; do this at any time until the condition is cured.

Willow Branch Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 19.,For toothache accompanied by pain in the gums and jaw.

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