Xin Dou Decoction

Xin Dou Decoction,For toothache.

Formulas Name : Xin Dou Decoction

Chinese Name : 辛豆汤

Drug Formulation

Aconite (Cao Wu) 2 qian, Fragrant White Angelica (Xiang Bai Zhi) 2 qian, Asarum (Xi Xin) 2 qian, Aconite Bark (Fu Zi Pi) 2 qian, Ginger Rhizome (Kuai Zi Jiang Huang) 2 qian, Red Beans 2 qian, Black Pepper 2 qian, Cyperus Rhizome (Xiang Fu Zi) 2 qian, Galangal (Liang Jiang; thinly sliced and lightly stir-fried) 2 qian, Long Pepper (Bi Bo) 2 qian, Whole Scorpion (baked on a tile) 1, Bee Hive 1, Centipede 1.

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 73), citing *Wu’s Collection of Proven Formulas*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For toothache.

Instructions for Use

Apply a small amount each of frankincense and myrrh to the affected area, then rinse the mouth with salt water and spit it out; for women, decoct aniseed and Four Substances Decoction, let it cool to a warm temperature, and use it to rinse the mouth and induce vomiting; for cavities, pack the hole with scorpion pill.

Xin Dou Decoction,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 73), citing *Wu’s Collection of Proven Formulas*.,For toothache.

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