Flame Powder,From *The Book of Saving Lives*, Volume 16.,For severe symptoms of typhoid fever.
Flame Powder
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Formulas Name : Flame Powder
Chinese Name : 火焰散
Drug Formulation
1 liang of imported sulfur, 1 liang of black aconite (peeled, used raw), 1 liang of fresh wax-processed tea.
Source
From *The Book of Saving Lives*, Volume 16.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. First, mix the powder with 1 sheng of good wine, divide it into five large, clean bowls, and spread it out over a fire to dry. Place the bowls on a tile; under each bowl, burn a fist-sized piece of well-roasted mugwort. Use the tile to lift the bowls, ensuring the fire does not touch them, until the smoke has completely dissipated. Once cooled, scrape off the residue, grind it finely, and store it in a porcelain jar.
Benefits
For severe symptoms of typhoid fever.
Instructions for Use
Take 2 qian per dose with 1 zhan of wine; decoct together until reduced to 7 fen. Do not be alarmed if flames appear.
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Flame Powder,For severe symptoms of typhoid fever.