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Divine Purple Snow

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Divine Purple Snow,For all types of heat toxins in adults and children; stomach heat causing rashes; smallpox, blisters, and wheat-like rashes; typhoid fever where heat enters the stomach and causes rashes; childhood convulsions, salivation, and syncope; “running horse” malnutrition, heat-induced malnutrition, jaundice due to malnutrition, emaciation due to malnutrition; swelling and pain in the throat; and toxic sores attacking the throat, preventing the passage of water or liquids.For beriberi with toxin attacking both internal and external systems, accompanied by restlessness, fever, and mania with a tendency to shout and run about.

Formulas Name : Divine Purple Snow

Chinese Name : 神仙紫雪

Drug Formulation

100 liang of gold, 3 jin of cold-water stone, 3 jin of gypsum, 10 liang of rhinoceros horn (shavings), 10 liang of antelope horn (shavings), 1 jin of Scrophularia root, 5 liang of agarwood (chipped), 5 liang of wood fragrant, 5 liang of cloves, 8 liang of licorice, and 6 liang of Cimicifuga root (all coarsely crushed).

Source

From *Emergency Treatment for Rash*.

Processing

Add 5 dou of water to the ingredients and boil until the volume is reduced to 3 dou; remove the gold and discard it. Add the remaining herbs and simmer until the volume is reduced to 1 dou. Strain out the residue, then add 2.5 jin of high-quality sodium carbonate. Simmer over low heat, stirring continuously with a willow wood spatula. When the mixture begins to set, pour it into a basin. Add 3 liang each of ground cinnabar and genuine musk, and stir vigorously until well blended. Allow to cool, then store in an airtight container, protecting it from drafts.

Benefits

For all types of heat toxins in adults and children; stomach heat causing rashes; smallpox, blisters, and wheat-like rashes; typhoid fever where heat enters the stomach and causes rashes; childhood convulsions, salivation, and syncope; “running horse” malnutrition, heat-induced malnutrition, jaundice due to malnutrition, emaciation due to malnutrition; swelling and pain in the throat; and toxic sores attacking the throat, preventing the passage of water or liquids.For beriberi with toxin attacking both internal and external systems, accompanied by restlessness, fever, and mania with a tendency to shout and run about.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, dissolved in warm water; for children, half a qian (1 zi); in cases of critical throat conditions, pinch a small amount and swallow it dry.

Divine Purple Snow,From *Emergency Treatment for Rash*.,For all types of heat toxins in adults and children; stomach heat causing rashes; smallpox, blisters, and wheat-like rashes; typhoid fever where heat enters the stomach and causes rashes; childhood convulsions, salivation, and syncope; “running horse” malnutrition, heat-induced malnutrition, jaundice due to malnutrition, emaciation due to malnutrition; swelling and pain in the throat; and toxic sores attacking the throat, preventing the passage of water or liquids.For beriberi with toxin attacking both internal and external systems, accompanied by restlessness, fever, and mania with a tendency to shout and run about.

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