Chongxu Zhibao Dan

Chongxu Zhibao Dan,For diaphragmatic qi stagnation with phlegm-fire.

Formulas Name : Chongxu Zhibao Dan

Chinese Name : 冲虚至宝丹

Drug Formulation

Broad-leaved Aquilaria, Agarwood, Dog’s Treasure—3 qian each; White Borax—3 qian; Realgar (transparent)—1 qian 5 fen; Opium—1 qian; Borneol—5 fen; Musk—5 fen; Ox Bile—1 qian; Gold leaf—40 sheets.

Source

From *He’s Treatise on Saving Lives*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Decoct 4 liang of Belamcanda into a concentrated decoction and use it to form pills; if the mixture is too thin, add powdered Poria to bind it. Each pill weighs 5 fen and is coated with gold leaf.

Benefits

For diaphragmatic qi stagnation with phlegm-fire.

Instructions for Use

When taking, use a piece of snow pear, hollow out a hole, place one pill inside, and let it dissolve in the mouth just before bedtime.

Chongxu Zhibao Dan,From *He’s Treatise on Saving Lives*, Volume 4.,For diaphragmatic qi stagnation with phlegm-fire.

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