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Cinnabar and Fingernail Powder

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Cinnabar and Fingernail Powder,For tetanus, with uncontrollable trembling of the hands and feet.

Formulas Name : Cinnabar and Fingernail Powder

Chinese Name : 朱砂指甲散

Drug Formulation

Human fingernails (burned until only the essence remains) 6 qian, cinnabar 2 qian, Pinellia ternata 2 qian, Angelica pubescens 2 qian.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For tetanus, with uncontrollable trembling of the hands and feet.

Instructions for Use

Divide into 3 doses. Take with warm wine.

Cinnabar and Fingernail Powder,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.,For tetanus, with uncontrollable trembling of the hands and feet.

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