Flat Silver Pill,*Ben Shi*, Volume 10.,For acute and chronic convulsions and chronic disorders in children.
Flat Silver Pill
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Formulas Name : Flat Silver Pill
Chinese Name : 扁银丸
Drug Formulation
3 daqian of Indigo Powder, 1 soapberry-sized piece of Mercury (roasted with black lead until it forms a sandy texture), 2 qian of Cold Food Flour, 2 qian of Yellow Gelatin (roasted until charred, then ground into powder), 5 qian of Light Powder (roasted), 1 qian of Realgar (water-floated),1 qian of silver powder, 1 qian of cinnabar (water-washed), 21 croton seeds (with skin, membrane, and oil removed), and a small amount each of borneol and musk.
Source
*Ben Shi*, Volume 10.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; add water drop by drop to form pills the size of a sesame seed; flatten them by hand; dry in the sun; and store in a porcelain jar.
Benefits
For acute and chronic convulsions and chronic disorders in children.
Instructions for Use
1 pill for a 1-year-old; adjust dosage as appropriate. Administer with a decoction of soapberry seeds, ensuring the pill does not dissolve.
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Flat Silver Pill,For acute and chronic convulsions and chronic disorders in children.