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Yixiao Ointment,For toothaches caused by wind or parasites.

Formulas Name : Yixiao Ointment

Chinese Name : 一笑膏

Drug Formulation

1 liang of aged mugwort (thoroughly pounded clean), 5 qian of Sichuan pepper (with seeds), 5 qian of Asarum, 5 qian of bee hive, 3 qian of realgar (ground separately), 3 qian of scorpion tails, 5 qian of Fangfeng, and 1 liang of green twigs from locust and willow trees.

Source

From *Fushou Jingfang*.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients, add 2 bowls of high-proof liquor, and simmer until reduced to 1 bowl. Strain through raw silk to remove the residue, add the ground realgar, and simmer the liquor until it forms a paste. Store in a porcelain container.

Benefits

For toothaches caused by wind or parasites.

Instructions for Use

Take a spoonful (about the size of a soybean) each time, place it on the affected area, do not swallow, and spit it out slowly. Results are seen after several applications.

Yixiao Ointment,From *Fushou Jingfang*.,For toothaches caused by wind or parasites.

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