Hand-Gripped Pill

Hand-Gripped Pill,In cases of typhoid fever complicated by yin syndrome, or abdominal pain so severe it feels like death due to sexual activity,

Formulas Name : Hand-Gripped Pill

Chinese Name : 手握丹

Drug Formulation

1.5 qian of alum, 1 qian of fire-refined salt, 1 qian of black pepper, 0.8 fen of orpiment, 0.5 fen of cloves (one version omits cloves and alum).

Source

From *The Great Treasure of Health*, Volume 1, citing *Formulas from the Conggui Hall*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

In cases of typhoid fever complicated by yin syndrome, or abdominal pain so severe it feels like death due to sexual activity,

Instructions for Use

Mix strong vinegar to form a ring, hold it in the palm of the hand—the left hand for men, the right hand for women—and place it over the navel (alternative method: over the genital area), then tie the hand tightly with a silk cloth. Sweating will bring immediate relief. Take Lizhong Decoction internally to complete the treatment.

Hand-Gripped Pill,From *The Great Treasure of Health*, Volume 1, citing *Formulas from the Conggui Hall*.,In cases of typhoid fever complicated by yin syndrome, or abdominal pain so severe it feels like death due to sexual activity,

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