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Bai Sha Dan

Formulas Name : Bai Sha Dan

Chinese Name : 白砂丹

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Prepared Rehmannia Root, 2 liang of Poria, 1 liang of Large Sichuan Aconite, 2 liang of Dried Chinese Yam, 2 liang of Atractylodes (soaked in rice wash), 2 liang of Star Anise (stir-fried with Large Sichuan Aconite), 2 liang of Licorice (i.e., Large Licorice), and 4 liang of Sichuan Pepper (seeds removed).

Source

*The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with wine paste to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Instructions for Use

Take 30 pills per dose on an empty stomach, washed down with warm wine; salted broth may also be used. After 5 days, the lips and mouth will become rosy and lustrous, the hands and feet will feel warm, and the face will have a healthy glow. After half a month, the voice will be clear, the eyes bright, and one will crave food and drink at night, with the aroma penetrating the mind.

Bai Sha Dan，*The Collection of Wonderful Formulas for Nourishing Life*, Volume 2.，

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 18, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 18, 2026

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