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Epidemic-Dispelling Pill,Dizziness and vomiting; abdominal pain and diarrhea; cold extremities; unconsciousness; heatstroke or cold exposure; fever and chills; aching limbs; and dampness-induced oppression and distension.

Formulas Name : Epidemic-Dispelling Pill

Chinese Name : 驱疫丹

Drug Formulation

Raw gypsum 5 liang, Coptis 3 liang, Ephedra 2 qian, Anemarrhena 2 liang, Angelica dahurica 1 liang, raw borax 1 liang, areca nut 1 liang, Perilla leaf 7 qian, Guangxi frankincense 5 qian, clove buds 1 qian, sandalwood 2 qian, stir-fried Atractylodes 4 qian, Acorus 4 qian, Elsholtzia 1 liang,Chrysanthemum flowers 1 liang, Maocigu 3 qian, Licorice 5 qian, Black Curcuma 3 qian, Papaya 5 qian, Mountain Na 2 qian, Agastache leaves 1 liang 5 qian, Red Euphorbia (vinegar-processed) 5 qian (grind the above ingredients into a fine powder), Dragon’s Blood powder 5 qian, Realgar powder 1 qian, Amber powder 1 liang, Cinnabar powder 6 liang,1 qian of ox bile, 1 qian of musk, 5 liang of suhe oil, 1 liang 5 qian of mint ice, 1 liang 5 qian of borneol.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Formulations* (Tianjin Formula).

Processing

First, grind the Storax Oil, Peppermint Ice, and Borneol together with water, then mix thoroughly with the fine powder listed above.

Benefits

Dizziness and vomiting; abdominal pain and diarrhea; cold extremities; unconsciousness; heatstroke or cold exposure; fever and chills; aching limbs; and dampness-induced oppression and distension.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 fen 5 li per dose, washed down with plain boiled water. Double the dose for severe cases.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women.

Epidemic-Dispelling Pill，*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Formulations* (Tianjin Formula).，Dizziness and vomiting; abdominal pain and diarrhea; cold extremities; unconsciousness; heatstroke or cold exposure; fever and chills; aching limbs; and dampness-induced oppression and distension.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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