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Evil-Warding Pill

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Evil-Warding Pill,For all diseases caused by malevolent spirits, epidemics, and the delusions of spirits and sorcery.

Formulas Name : Evil-Warding Pill

Chinese Name : 避邪丹

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 liang, Red Poria 1 liang, Polygala 1 liang, Ghost Arrow Feather 1 liang, Acorus 1 liang, White Atractylodes 1 liang, Blue Atractylodes 1 liang, Angelica 1 liang, Peach Seed 5 qian, Realgar 3 qian, Cinnabar 3 qian, Ox Bile 1 qian, Musk 1 qian.

Source

*Ji Ming Lu*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with wine paste to form pills the size of a longan, and coat them with fly ash.

Benefits

For all diseases caused by malevolent spirits, epidemics, and the delusions of spirits and sorcery.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill each time, washed down with Wood Fragrance Decoction before bedtime. Additionally, place 5–7 pills in a crimson pouch and hang it inside the bed canopy; all evil spirits will dare not approach.

Evil-Warding Pill,*Ji Ming Lu*, Volume 4.,For all diseases caused by malevolent spirits, epidemics, and the delusions of spirits and sorcery.

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