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Garlic Pills,For cold malaria, characterized by more chills than fever.

Formulas Name : Garlic Pills

Chinese Name : 蒜丸子

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Galanga, 3 qian of Magnolia Bark, 3 qian of Aconite.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 198.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder and form into pills using garlic.

Benefits

For cold malaria, characterized by more chills than fever.

Instructions for Use

Very early on the day the fever begins, prepare a decoction of black plum; divide it into three equal doses and have the patient take the entire amount before breakfast.

Garlic Pills,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 198.,For cold malaria, characterized by more chills than fever.

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