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Da Bao Dan,For internal organ heat, mania, seeing ghosts, loud screaming, and running about.

Formulas Name : Da Bao Dan

Chinese Name : 大宝丹

Drug Formulation

1 qian of antelope horn, 1 qian of rhinoceros horn, 1 qian of amber, 1 qian of Fangfeng, 2 qian of licorice (roasted), 2 qian of bile star (roasted), 0.5 fen of cinnabar (sifted), 0.5 fen of musk, 0.5 fen of borneol, and 30 pieces of gold leaf.

Source

*The Book of Sincerity*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, form into pills using rice bran flour, and coat with gold leaf.

Benefits

For internal organ heat, mania, seeing ghosts, loud screaming, and running about.

Instructions for Use

Administer with Peppermint Decoction.

Da Bao Dan,*The Book of Sincerity*, Volume 8.,For internal organ heat, mania, seeing ghosts, loud screaming, and running about.

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