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Zhan Guan Pills,For swelling and pain in the throat; also treats sores in the mouth and on the tongue.

Formulas Name : Zhan Guan Pills

Chinese Name : 斩关丸

Drug Formulation

Peppermint 2 qian, Scrophularia 2 qian, Borax 2 qian, Wind-Dissolving Powder 2 qian, Gypsum 2 qian, Sophora Root 2 qian, Platycodon 2 qian, Licorice 2 qian, Camphor 3 fen.

Source

From *Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder, mix thoroughly, and form into pills the size of a water caltrop using raw honey.

Benefits

For swelling and pain in the throat; also treats sores in the mouth and on the tongue.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill at a time and let it dissolve on the tongue.

Zhan Guan Pills,From *Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 3.,For swelling and pain in the throat; also treats sores in the mouth and on the tongue.

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