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Xu Medicine,Tongue swelling, lotus-shaped tongue.

Formulas Name : Xu Medicine

Chinese Name : 戌药

Drug Formulation

3 qian of borax, 2 qian of sodium sulfate, and 1 qian of rock salt (calcined until red-hot, then placed on the ground for one day to remove the toxic heat).

Source

From *Secret Collection on the Throat*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Tongue swelling, lotus-shaped tongue.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the affected area.

Xu Medicine,From *Secret Collection on the Throat*.,Tongue swelling, lotus-shaped tongue.

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