Yellow Alum Powder，*Shenghui*, Volume 34.，For acute malnutrition causing erosion of the gums and teeth, and for sores, swelling, and pain around the lips and mouth.
Yellow Alum Powder
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Formulas Name : Yellow Alum Powder
Chinese Name : 黄矾散
Drug Formulation
Half a liang of yellow alum, half a liang of white alum, half a liang of blue alum (calcined until all liquid is evaporated), half a liang of white dog feces ash, half a liang of mangcao, half a liang of realgar (finely ground), 1 fen of shidan (finely ground), 1 fen of strychnos seeds (roasted until black), 1 fen of dried earthworms (lightly roasted), 1 fen of human feces ash, and 1 qian of musk(finely ground).
Source
*Shenghui*, Volume 34.
Processing
Grind all the above ingredients into a fine powder, ensuring they are thoroughly mixed.
Benefits
For acute malnutrition causing erosion of the gums and teeth, and for sores, swelling, and pain around the lips and mouth.
Instructions for Use
First, rinse the mouth 2–3 times with salt water, then apply the powder to the affected area three times daily. Do not swallow any saliva.
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Yellow Alum Powder,For acute malnutrition causing erosion of the gums and teeth, and for sores, swelling, and pain around the lips and mouth.