What are the herbal remedies for toothache

Chinese medicine treatment of toothache need to identify the type to choose the right prescription, currently divided into stomach fire type, cold and heat mixed (the same patient at the same time cold and heat) type, etc., the formula with White Tiger Soup, small renewal of life soup, etc., the specific use of medication need to comply with the doctor’s instructions. 1. Stomach fire type: manifested as red, swollen and painful gums, red lips and mouth, like cold food, but also can be seen on the tongue red and purple, yellow moss and other symptoms, can be used by the gypsum, Zhimu and other components of the White Tiger Soup. The formula is used with caution for the elderly and weak. 2. Cold and heat mixed type: manifested as obvious pain in the gums, pain is reduced after getting cold or heat, etc., can be used in Xiao-Xin-Ling-Tang composed of Gui Zhi, Fenghuang, Fenghui, Almonds, Scutellariae Radix, etc., and if there is no thirst in the mouth as well as long and clear urination, the dosage of Scutellariae Radix and Radix Ginseng Radix needs to be reduced. The adverse effects and contraindications of this formula are not clear. 3. Wind Evil Type: symptoms such as fear of heat or cold, itching and pain in the gums, or even unbearable symptoms, can be treated with Qui Xiong San, which is composed of Angelica sinensis, Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong, and Radix et Rhizoma Chaihu. The contraindications and precautions of this formula are not clear. 4. Kidney deficiency type: manifested by symptoms such as loosening of teeth, numbness and insensitivity, as well as prolonged urination, etc. Zhi Bai Di Huang Tang composed of Zhi Mu, Di Huang, Huang Bai, etc. can be used. The adverse effects and contraindications of this formula are not known. Before taking the above medicines, it is necessary to be guided by a doctor for diagnosis and not to take medicines by oneself, so as not to cause adverse consequences to the body.