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Demon-Dispelling Pill,Fire-heat in the stomach causes a manic condition, characterized by nakedness, bulging eyes, loud cursing, and a fear of others; the patient refuses to let a doctor approach, and if treated with medicine, they immediately collapse to the ground, leaving no recourse.

Formulas Name : Demon-Dispelling Pill

Chinese Name : 解魅丹

Drug Formulation

2 qian of white alum; 1 qian each of licorice and Lepidium.

Source

From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 10.

Benefits

Fire-heat in the stomach causes a manic condition, characterized by nakedness, bulging eyes, loud cursing, and a fear of others; the patient refuses to let a doctor approach, and if treated with medicine, they immediately collapse to the ground, leaving no recourse.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and force-feed the patient. One dose will inevitably induce severe vomiting and lead to recovery; do not administer a second dose.

Demon-Dispelling Pill，From *Records of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 10.，Fire-heat in the stomach causes a manic condition, characterized by nakedness, bulging eyes, loud cursing, and a fear of others; the patient refuses to let a doctor approach, and if treated with medicine, they immediately collapse to the ground, leaving no recourse.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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