Black Tin Pills，*Ben Shi*, Volume 2.，Men with deficiency-cold in the kidney, unstable true yang, disharmony of the Triple Burner, heat above and cold below, nocturnal dreams of sexual intercourse, night sweats upon waking, a face lacking luster, dry and rough skin, ringing in the ears, pain in the lower back and waist, deficiency of heart qi, restlessness of the spirit, loss of appetite, gradual wasting and emaciation, chronic cold in the bladder, and frequent urination at night;Women with irregular menstrual cycles, chronic cold in the Blood Sea, persistent lochia, and red or white vaginal discharge; as well as those with cold-toxin typhoid fever, characterized by a cyanotic face, curled tongue, retracted genitals making speech difficult, cold and numb limbs, and loss of consciousness.
Black Tin Pills
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Formulas Name : Black Tin Pills
Chinese Name : 黑锡丸
Drug Formulation
3 liang of black lead, 3 liang of sulfur (that is, if 3 liang each of sulfur and black lead are used, take approximately 8 liang of black lead,melt them together in a crucible, remove the dross and clean thoroughly, then pour the entire mixture onto the ground. Melt it again in the crucible. Take five layers of rice paper, pinch the four corners to form a box-like shape, pour the black lead inside, and knead it to obtain a fine powder. Sift it through a silk cloth—this will likely damage the cloth, so place the paper and powder together on the ground. Let it cool slightly; when the paper becomes charred, replace it.place the finer material on top. Remelt the coarse lead, knead it again, and sift it once more, repeating this process until all the fine material has been extracted. Weigh out 3 liang of this fine lead. Then take 3 liang of high-quality sulfur, grind it finely, and mix it evenly with the lead powder. In a crucible, stir continuously with an iron spoon over a moderate flame—neither too fast nor too slow—until the mixture emulsifies. Pour it onto a clean brick. Add 1 liang of fenugreek (lightly roasted),burnt paper (roasted until fragrant) 1 liang, Sichuan melia fruit (pitted, lightly roasted) 1 liang, cardamom 1 liang, morinda root (core removed) half a liang, frankincense half a liang, agarwood half a liang.
Source
*Ben Shi*, Volume 2.
Processing
First, grind the sand into a fine powder; then grind the remaining herbs into a uniform powder and place them in a mortar. Pound from morning until evening until the mixture takes on a lustrous black sheen. Form into pills the size of a paulownia seed using a wine paste, then air-dry them. Place them in a cloth bag to polish until they become glossy.
Benefits
Men with deficiency-cold in the kidney, unstable true yang, disharmony of the Triple Burner, heat above and cold below, nocturnal dreams of sexual intercourse, night sweats upon waking, a face lacking luster, dry and rough skin, ringing in the ears, pain in the lower back and waist, deficiency of heart qi, restlessness of the spirit, loss of appetite, gradual wasting and emaciation, chronic cold in the bladder, and frequent urination at night;Women with irregular menstrual cycles, chronic cold in the Blood Sea, persistent lochia, and red or white vaginal discharge; as well as those with cold-toxin typhoid fever, characterized by a cyanotic face, curled tongue, retracted genitals making speech difficult, cold and numb limbs, and loss of consciousness.
Instructions for Use
Take 100–200 pills immediately with jujube decoction; however, for all cold-related diseases, swallow 30–40 pills on an empty stomach with salted wine or salted water; for women, take with mugwort vinegar decoction.
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Black Tin Pills,Men with deficiency-cold in the kidney, unstable true yang, disharmony of the Triple Burner, heat above and cold below, nocturnal dreams of sexual intercourse, night sweats upon waking, a face lacking luster, dry and rough skin, ringing in the ears, pain in the lower back and waist, deficiency of heart qi, restlessness of the spirit, loss of appetite, gradual wasting and emaciation, chronic cold in the bladder, and frequent urination at night;Women with irregular menstrual cycles, chronic cold in the Blood Sea, persistent lochia, and red or white vaginal discharge; as well as those with cold-toxin typhoid fever, characterized by a cyanotic face, curled tongue, retracted genitals making speech difficult, cold and numb limbs, and loss of consciousness.