Dental caries according to Chinese Medicine
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Erythrinae bark might help with dental caries
Why might Erythrinae Bark (Hai Tong Pi) help with dental caries?
Because it is a herb specifically indicated to treat dental caries as can be seen on Erythrinae Bark's page.
Erythrinae Barks is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Spleen, the Kidney and the Liver.
Its main actions are: Treats Painful Obstruction Syndrome due to Wind-Damp, removes Stagnation and unblocks Channels. Promotes urination and reduces edema. Relieves itching skin lesions and kills parasites. Treats toothache due to dental caries.
Other symptoms often associated with dental caries
Painful Obstruction Syndrome Lower back pain Knee pain Extremities spasms Edema Scabies Skin lesions