Like a Divine Elixir

Like a Divine Elixir,Difficult labor.

Formulas Name : Like a Divine Elixir

Chinese Name : 如神丹

Drug Formulation

3 croton seeds, 7 castor beans.

Source

*The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 7.

Processing

Remove the shells from each of the above herbs, grind them, add a small amount of musk, and shape into cakes.

Benefits

Difficult labor.

Instructions for Use

Apply to the navel.

Like a Divine Elixir,*The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 7.,Difficult labor.

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