Mangostan Life-Saving Pill

Mangostan Life-Saving Pill,For a child bitten by a rabid dog.

Formulas Name : Mangostan Life-Saving Pill

Chinese Name : 斑蝥夺命丹

Drug Formulation

7 cantharides, 7 red ladybugs (with wings, legs, and heads removed).

Source

From *The New Book of Compassion for the Young*, Volume 11.

Processing

Take 3 he of glutinous rice; first stir-fry until golden yellow, then add the two ingredients and stir-fry thoroughly. Remove the rice and grind into a fine powder.

Benefits

For a child bitten by a rabid dog.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 qian of talc and take the mixture on an empty stomach with good wine. If taken for 2–3 days, blood will flow; if taken for 5–6 days, a gelatinous discharge will appear; if no improvement is seen after 7 days, the treatment is ineffective. If pain persists after taking the remedy, take another dose. If pain still persists, take mung bean powder to clear the condition.

Note

Avoid consuming oil and salt.

Mangostan Life-Saving Pill,From *The New Book of Compassion for the Young*, Volume 11.,For a child bitten by a rabid dog.

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