Coffin-Breaking Decoction

Coffin-Breaking Decoction,For dry retching, emaciation, excessive sleepiness, a sagging and sallow face, and loss of appetite—symptoms that have progressed to a severe and malignant condition.

Formulas Name : Coffin-Breaking Decoction

Chinese Name : 破棺煎

Drug Formulation

Pig bile juice and ginger juice.

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 105), citing *Essential Formulas for Emergency Preparedness*.

Benefits

For dry retching, emaciation, excessive sleepiness, a sagging and sallow face, and loss of appetite—symptoms that have progressed to a severe and malignant condition.

Instructions for Use

Mix with half a he with rice vinegar. Pour the mixture into the lower part of the body and vigorously massage the area with your hand; when gas rises to the throat, release your hand. This will cause the expulsion of foul-smelling, multicolored matter and tiny red worms. If not cured, repeat the procedure, but do not exceed three times.

Note

Avoid all toxic substances.

Coffin-Breaking Decoction,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 105), citing *Essential Formulas for Emergency Preparedness*.,For dry retching, emaciation, excessive sleepiness, a sagging and sallow face, and loss of appetite—symptoms that have progressed to a severe and malignant condition.

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