Realgar and Frankincense Pills

Realgar and Frankincense Pills,For grain-induced jaundice, characterized by dizziness and abdominal distension after meals; and for alcohol-induced jaundice with a deep and firm pulse.

Formulas Name : Realgar and Frankincense Pills

Chinese Name : 硇砂乳香丸

Drug Formulation

1.5 liang of realgar, 1.5 liang of frankincense, 1.5 liang of benzoin, 30 seeds of croton (remove the skin and inner membrane; boil in 1 zhan of strong vinegar until reduced to half a zhan; remove and grind), 2–7 apricot kernels (remove the skin, tip, and double kernel; roast in wheat bran and grind).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu* (Renwei Edition), Volume 60.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and form into pills the size of mung beans using date pulp.

Benefits

For grain-induced jaundice, characterized by dizziness and abdominal distension after meals; and for alcohol-induced jaundice with a deep and firm pulse.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 pills each time, washed down with warm ginger rice drink after meals; take twice daily and once at night.

Realgar and Frankincense Pills,*Shengji Zonglu* (Renwei Edition), Volume 60.,For grain-induced jaundice, characterized by dizziness and abdominal distension after meals; and for alcohol-induced jaundice with a deep and firm pulse.

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