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Epidemic Prevention Pill

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Epidemic Prevention Pill,For motion sickness (sea and car sickness), dry mouth and throat with intense thirst, nausea and vomiting, fainting, and convulsions.

Formulas Name : Epidemic Prevention Pill

Chinese Name : 防疫丹

Drug Formulation

6 qian of ox bile, 3 qian of musk, 3 qian of toad venom, 6 qian of camphor, 3 liang of rhubarb, 40 liang of licorice, 7 qian and 5 fen of Asarum, 25 liang of cinnabar, 1 liang and 5 qian of white alum, and 4 liang of crushed peppermint.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Chongqing Formula).

Processing

Grind ox bile, musk, toad venom, camphor, crushed peppermint, and cinnabar into a paste separately; grind the remaining ingredients into a fine powder. Pack in glass bottles, with each package weighing 1 qian.

Benefits

For motion sickness (sea and car sickness), dry mouth and throat with intense thirst, nausea and vomiting, fainting, and convulsions.

Instructions for Use

Usual dosage: 2–3 fen.

Epidemic Prevention Pill,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Chongqing Formula).,For motion sickness (sea and car sickness), dry mouth and throat with intense thirst, nausea and vomiting, fainting, and convulsions.

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