Wu Hong Ling Dan

Wu Hong Ling Dan,Indications: Closed orifices, stagnation of summer-heat and dampness, heatstroke-induced coma, and cold extremities.

Formulas Name : Wu Hong Ling Dan

Chinese Name : 武红灵丹

Drug Formulation

12 liang of cinnabar, 12 liang of calcined calcium carbonate, 12 liang of borax (roasted until pearl-like), 12 liang of realgar, 8 liang of calcined gold ore, 2 liang of musk, 2 liang of borneol, and 140 sheets of red gold

Source

*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder. Separately, add 2 liang 4 qian of toad venom (dissolved in wine), mix thoroughly, and fill a bottle weighing 4 fen (Note: A small amount of clean water must be added to the calcined gypsum and realgar to prevent explosion). Inhale a small amount through the nose to induce a sneeze.

Benefits

Indications: Closed orifices, stagnation of summer-heat and dampness, heatstroke-induced coma, and cold extremities.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 fen per dose, washed down with warm water.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women.

Wu Hong Ling Dan,*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.,Indications: Closed orifices, stagnation of summer-heat and dampness, heatstroke-induced coma, and cold extremities.

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