Emergency Sha Syndrome Precious Pill，From *Collection of Effective Formulas*, Volume 1.，For cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain, and loss of consciousness; as well as all cases of “sha qi” (epidemic pathogens), summer heat, miasma, exposure to filth while traveling, heatstroke, and intestinal colic.
Emergency Sha Syndrome Precious Pill
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Formulas Name : Emergency Sha Syndrome Precious Pill
Chinese Name : 急痧至宝丹
Drug Formulation
Toad Venom 3 qian (from a live toad; remove the secretion, sun-dry it, slice it just before use, and dissolve in rice wine), Western Yellow 3 fen (ground), Atractylodes 4 qian (stir-fried in earth until charred), Cloves 2 qian (finely ground), Cinnabar 1 qian 5 fen (water-washed and purified), Wood Fragrance 2 qian (finely ground), Realgar 3 qian (water-washed and purified), Agarwood 2 qian (finely ground),Musk 1 qian (sorted and purified).
Source
From *Collection of Effective Formulas*, Volume 1.
Processing
First, grind each of the above ingredients into an extremely fine powder, mix them thoroughly, and combine with toad venom and 5 glutinous rice dumpling tips. Pound the mixture over a thousand times to form pills the size of Sichuan pepper seeds. Dry them in the sun, then place them in a porcelain bowl with a lid. Next, take 1 qian 5 fen of cinnabar, mix it with rice wine, and coat the inside of the bowl with the mixture. Cover the bowl tightly and shake it one or two thousand times until it becomes glossy. Store the pills in a porcelain jar.
Benefits
For cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain, and loss of consciousness; as well as all cases of “sha qi” (epidemic pathogens), summer heat, miasma, exposure to filth while traveling, heatstroke, and intestinal colic.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 pills per dose; for mild cases, 1 pill; for severe cases, 5 pills. Wash down with spring water; alternatively, let them dissolve in the mouth and swallow the resulting saliva.
Note
Pregnant women should take a reduced dose. After taking the medicine, refrain from smoking, drinking tea or alcohol, and eating for two hours.
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Emergency Sha Syndrome Precious Pill,For cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain, and loss of consciousness; as well as all cases of “sha qi” (epidemic pathogens), summer heat, miasma, exposure to filth while traveling, heatstroke, and intestinal colic.