Ban Jin Dan

Ban Jin Dan,For throat-wrapping wind, acute throat obstruction, locked jaw, and excessive phlegm and saliva.

Formulas Name : Ban Jin Dan

Chinese Name : 半金丹

Drug Formulation

7 seeds of croton (shells removed; 3 raw, 4 roasted), bright realgar (about the size of a soapberry), and 1 cicada abdomen with curcuma.

Source

From *Compendium of Throat Disorders*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder.

Benefits

For throat-wrapping wind, acute throat obstruction, locked jaw, and excessive phlegm and saliva.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 fen per dose, mixed with tea.

Ban Jin Dan,From *Compendium of Throat Disorders*.,For throat-wrapping wind, acute throat obstruction, locked jaw, and excessive phlegm and saliva.

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