Benmo Pills

Benmo Pills,For cases of cold-induced fever where the patient has a history of wheezing and coughing, is unable to lie down due to the onset of symptoms, and experiences chest fullness and shortness of breath—where the root of the disease lies in the kidneys and the manifestation in the lungs—this formula is also effective for treating malaria.

Formulas Name : Benmo Pills

Chinese Name : 本末丸

Drug Formulation

Realgar 3 qian, Cinnabar 3 qian, Lead丹 3 qian, Wind-Dissolved Ash 3 qian, Arsenic 1 qian.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 139.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder; boil 10 jujubes to extract the pulp, then form it into pills the size of a Paulownia seed. Pierce a small hole in each pill with a needle and dry them in the sun.

Benefits

For cases of cold-induced fever where the patient has a history of wheezing and coughing, is unable to lie down due to the onset of symptoms, and experiences chest fullness and shortness of breath—where the root of the disease lies in the kidneys and the manifestation in the lungs—this formula is also effective for treating malaria.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 pills per dose: thread a needle through each pill, heat it until red-hot over a lamp flame, quickly drop it into sesame oil, remove it, and swallow it with cold radish juice, then lie down immediately.

Note

Avoid hot foods.

Benmo Pills,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 139.,For cases of cold-induced fever where the patient has a history of wheezing and coughing, is unable to lie down due to the onset of symptoms, and experiences chest fullness and shortness of breath—where the root of the disease lies in the kidneys and the manifestation in the lungs—this formula is also effective for treating malaria.

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