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Boil lime,For phlegm-induced syncope with loss of consciousness, warmth in the epigastrium, and a rattling sound in the throat.

Formulas Name : Boil lime

Chinese Name : 石灰煎

Drug Formulation

Ancient lime (take lime from ancient pagodas, ancient halls, or old houses; scrape off the soil).

Source

From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For phlegm-induced syncope with loss of consciousness, warmth in the epigastrium, and a rattling sound in the throat.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 bowl of water; decoct until reduced to 6 fen; strain to remove dregs and clarify; administer orally. Shortly thereafter, the phlegm will be expelled and the patient will recover.

Boil lime，From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 1.，For phlegm-induced syncope with loss of consciousness, warmth in the epigastrium, and a rattling sound in the throat.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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