Elixir for a Hundred Illnesses

Elixir for a Hundred Illnesses,Swelling of the head, face, and entire body following smallpox.

Formulas Name : Elixir for a Hundred Illnesses

Chinese Name : 百病丹

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Agarwood (ground into powder), 1 qian of Frankincense (ground into powder), 1 qian of Curcuma (ground into powder), 1 qian of Corydalis (ground into powder), 1 qian of Angelica (ground into powder), 1 qian of Licorice (ground into powder), 1 qian of Cloves (ground into powder), 2 qian of Rhubarb, 6 fen of Cinnabar, 6 fen of White Borax, and 4 qian of Croton Seed (oil removed).

Source

From *Special Treatise on Smallpox*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Swelling of the head, face, and entire body following smallpox.

Instructions for Use

Adjust the dosage according to the patient’s size and constitution: for smaller patients, use approximately 5–6 li; for larger patients, use approximately 1 fen. For modern use, steep in boiling water and take once. Wait one day, then take another dose.

Elixir for a Hundred Illnesses,From *Special Treatise on Smallpox*, Volume 2.,Swelling of the head, face, and entire body following smallpox.

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