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Foot-Stepping Pills,For edema and swelling caused by beriberi, with pain extending to the bone marrow.

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.

Foot-Stepping Pills,*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 84.,For edema and swelling caused by beriberi, with pain extending to the bone marrow.

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