Processed Red Pinellia

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Processed Red Pinellia,

Formulas Name : Processed Red Pinellia

Chinese Name : 法制红半夏

Drug Formulation

Pinellia.

Source

*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 5.

Processing

First, grind it into powder following the method for preparing white Pinellia. When dry, for every 1 liang of Pinellia, use half a qian of borneol; grind it extremely fine,spread it over the Pinellia; then, use water to disperse cinnabar over the Pinellia to form a second coating. First, lay a single layer of long lampwick, approximately one finger thick; arrange the Pinellia in a single row on top of the lampwick; cover it with another layer of lampwick, also approximately one finger thick; roast it in a bean-roasting oven until dry; then remove it and store it in a container.

Instructions for Use

Take one liang of the pills per dose, chew thoroughly, and swallow with warm or cold water after a meal.

Processed Red Pinellia，*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 5.，

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