Purple Essence Pill

Purple Essence Pill,Effective for all types of wind disorders and accumulated cold.

Formulas Name : Purple Essence Pill

Chinese Name : 紫精丹

Drug Formulation

2 liang of sulfur (finely ground to a flour-like consistency; it will not subside under heat), 4 liang of cinnabar (sifted through ramie cloth to remove dust; use only the fine particles).

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 95.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients together with the sulfur until uniform, mix with 2 sheng of hot water, and let cool. Drain off the water, then place the mixture in a well-sealed bottle. First, heat it gently over low flame until thoroughly warm; next, roast it over high flame until it glows red;allow to cool, then grind finely again; rinse with hot water to extract the concentrated portion, discarding the sediment at the bottom; repeat this process ten times, then clarify and filter thoroughly, discarding the cinnabar; next, spread heavy-duty paper over the ash until dry—at which point the fire toxicity is gone—soak in water, and shape into pills the size of mung beans using steamed buns.

Benefits

Effective for all types of wind disorders and accumulated cold.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 pills per dose on an empty stomach, with tea or wine as a vehicle.

Purple Essence Pill,*Shenghui*, Volume 95.,Effective for all types of wind disorders and accumulated cold.

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