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Black Star Pill,Effective for all types of wind disorders.

Formulas Name : Black Star Pill

Chinese Name : 黑星丹

Drug Formulation

Half liang of Zengqing, half liang of Yangmeiqing, half liang of Huojiaoqing, half liang of Taohuashi, half liang of Zishiquing, half liang of Baishiquing, 1 liang of sulfur, 1 liang of realgar, 1 liang of Guangmingsha, 1 liang of Huangdan, 1 liang of Dingfen, 1 liang of mercury, 1 fen of raw gold dust, 1 fen of mountain-and-marsh silver dust,1 fen of ground pearl powder (Pound the above ingredients, sift them, and mix with mercury; grind until fine, place in a bottle, seal the top tightly, and secure with salt mud. Wait until completely dry, then cure over low heat for 7 days. Afterward, calcine over high heat; once cooled, remove the contents. Splash licorice water on the ground, line the area with paper, spread the medicine on the ground, and cover with a basin. After one fu period, grind finely), 1 liang of borneol,1 liang of ox bile, 1 liang of lead frost, 1 liang of musk, 1 fen of bright sand, 1 fen of realgar, 1 fen of rhino horn shavings.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 25.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, then form into pills the size of soapberry seeds using wheat flour paste.

Benefits

Effective for all types of wind disorders.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill per dose, washed down with hot wine.

Note

Avoid toxic, slippery foods, fish, meat, and other wind-inducing substances.

Black Star Pill，*Shenghui*, Volume 25.，Effective for all types of wind disorders.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026

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