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Divine Vermilion Pill

Formulas Name : Divine Vermilion Pill

Chinese Name : 神朱丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of realgar (ground), 4 liang of ancient coin fragments.

Source

*Shenghui*, Volume 95.

Processing

First, burn the ancient coin until it is clean, then grind it into a fine powder. In a jar, layer half of the coin powder at the bottom, followed by a layer of realgar, and cover it with the remaining coin powder. Seal the jar tightly. Allow it to dry, then simmer over low heat for 21 days. Afterward, open the jar, collect the mixture, and grind it finely. Use jujube pulp to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 pills at a time, washed down with warm wine.

Divine Vermilion Pill，*Shenghui*, Volume 95.，

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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