Pill for Chronic and Persistent Illnesses

Pill for Chronic and Persistent Illnesses,For all types of stagnant qi.

Formulas Name : Pill for Chronic and Persistent Illnesses

Chinese Name : 守病缠疾丹

Drug Formulation

3 liang of croton seed (with skin and core removed), 3 qian of realgar, 1.5 qian of golden-footed arsenic, 3 qian of beeswax, 1.5 qian of mercury oxide, and 1.5 qian of borax.

Source

From *Wang’s Collection of Proven Formulas*, cited in *Classified Collection of Medical Formulas*, Volume 89.

Processing

First, grind the four ingredients—including realgar—into a fine powder. Next, add the croton seeds and grind them together until the mixture resembles a paste. Separately, melt the beeswax in a bowl, then strain it three times with fresh water to remove impurities. Combine the mixture with the powder, wrap it in oiled paper, and adjust the dosage according to the severity of the illness to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For all types of stagnant qi.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 or 2 pills per dose, washed down with fresh water.

Pill for Chronic and Persistent Illnesses,From *Wang’s Collection of Proven Formulas*, cited in *Classified Collection of Medical Formulas*, Volume 89.,For all types of stagnant qi.

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