Ox Brain Pill

Ox Brain Pill,Headache.

Formulas Name : Ox Brain Pill

Chinese Name : 牛脑丹

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Angelica dahurica, 3 qian of Chuanxiong.

Source

From *A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 25.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder, coat the brain of a yellow cow with it, and stew until tender in a porcelain vessel with wine.

Benefits

Headache.

Instructions for Use

Consume while hot; aim to become as intoxicated as possible.

Ox Brain Pill,From *A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 25.,Headache.

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