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Five-Spirit Pill,For toxic infections caused by bayberries, regardless of location or duration, where the affected area is foul-smelling and gangrenous.

Formulas Name : Five-Spirit Pill

Chinese Name : 五灵丹

Drug Formulation

6 liang of Smilax glabra (Day 1 formula), 1 qian of Ophiopogon japonicus (core removed), 1 qian of crushed castor bean pulp, 1 qian of almonds (skin and tip removed), 7 crushed ginkgo nuts, 6 liang of Smilax glabra (Day 2 formula), 5 fen of castor bean,5 fen of apricot kernels, 5 ginkgo nuts, 5 fen of ophiopogon, 6 liang of Smilax glabra (Day 3 formula), 2 fen 5 li of ophiopogon, 2 fen 5 li of castor bean, 2 fen 5 li of apricot kernels, 3 ginkgo nuts.

Source

*Selected Treatises on Surgical Diseases*, Volume 6.

Benefits

For toxic infections caused by bayberries, regardless of location or duration, where the affected area is foul-smelling and gangrenous.

Instructions for Use

For each dose, use 3–4 bowls of water; decoct until reduced by half to about 2 bowls, and drink the entire amount throughout the day. Cycle through the three formulas repeatedly until the ulcer heals.

Note

Eat plenty of soft pork daily to aid in the regeneration of muscle tissue.

Five-Spirit Pill,*Selected Treatises on Surgical Diseases*, Volume 6.,For toxic infections caused by bayberries, regardless of location or duration, where the affected area is foul-smelling and gangrenous.

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