Foot-Stepping Pills,*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 84.,For edema and swelling caused by beriberi, with pain extending to the bone marrow.
Foot-Stepping Pills
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Formulas Name : Foot-Stepping Pills
Chinese Name : 足踏丸
Drug Formulation
3 liang of Aconite (peeled, with the navel removed, raw, and ground into a powder), 2 liang of Camphor (finely ground).
Source
*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 84.
Processing
Grind the above herbs again until uniform, then mix with a paste made from strong vinegar to form pills the size of a marble.
Benefits
For edema and swelling caused by beriberi, with pain extending to the bone marrow.
Instructions for Use
Place one pill in the center of a brazier, extend the foot to step on it, and cover with clothing and blankets for 2–3 shichen; the treatment is effective when sweat flows like saliva. Then wash the area with Sanjie Decoction.
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Foot-Stepping Pills,For edema and swelling caused by beriberi, with pain extending to the bone marrow.