Bright Night Spirit Powder

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Bright Night Spirit Powder,By nightfall, vision becomes blurred; even with the light of a lamp or the moon, one cannot see.

Formulas Name : Bright Night Spirit Powder

Chinese Name : 光明夜灵散

Drug Formulation

Oyster Shell (calcined and re-boiled) 2 qian, Night-Bright Sand (ground separately) 2 qian, pork liver 1 liang (use raw; if pork is not consumed, white goat liver may be substituted).

Source

From *Yi Tong*, Volume 61.

Processing

Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Use a bamboo knife to cut the liver into two slices; spread the mixture over one slice, then place the other slice on top to form a sandwich. Wrap it in rice paper and secure it with hemp twine to prevent the mixture from leaking out. Place one large bowl of rice-washing water in a porcelain jar (avoid using iron utensils), add the liver and mixture, and simmer until reduced to about half a bowl.

Benefits

By nightfall, vision becomes blurred; even with the light of a lamp or the moon, one cannot see.

Instructions for Use

Before going to bed, consume the entire liver preparation, including the broth and fat.

Bright Night Spirit Powder，From *Yi Tong*, Volume 61.，By nightfall, vision becomes blurred; even with the light of a lamp or the moon, one cannot see.

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