Alum and Vermilion Pills

Alum and Vermilion Pills,For stomach deficiency with qi reversal, resulting in regurgitation after eating.

Formulas Name : Alum and Vermilion Pills

Chinese Name : 矾丹丸

Drug Formulation

2 liang of white alum, 2 liang of lead丹, and half a liang of Shiting脂 (ground into a powder while raw; add later).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 47.

Processing

Of these three ingredients, first mix and grind the first two together; place them in a crucible with half a scale of charcoal. Gradually calcine until they turn uniformly red; reduce the heat slightly and let them stand overnight. Remove, grind finely, and let stand for two days to expel the toxins. Then add the Shiting脂 and grind together until fine. Form into pills the size of mung beans using millet rice.

Benefits

For stomach deficiency with qi reversal, resulting in regurgitation after eating.

Instructions for Use

Take 15 pills daily, washed down with rice water.

Alum and Vermilion Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 47.,For stomach deficiency with qi reversal, resulting in regurgitation after eating.

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