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Green Jade Pill,Accumulated cold in the kidneys causes qi to attack the heart and abdomen, resulting in unrelenting pain.

Formulas Name : Green Jade Pill

Chinese Name : 绿玉丹

Drug Formulation

30 ancient green coins, 2 liang of realgar (powdered).

Source

*Shenghui* (Volume 7).

Processing

Burn the ancient blue coins and quench them in vinegar seven times. Then spread them on a clean surface, sprinkle the arsenic trioxide powder evenly over them, and cover with a basin for 14 days. Scrape off the arsenic trioxide and grind it into a fine powder. Soak steamed buns in hot vinegar to form pills the size of mung beans.

Benefits

Accumulated cold in the kidneys causes qi to attack the heart and abdomen, resulting in unrelenting pain.

Instructions for Use

Take 5–10 pills at a time, washed down with hot ginger wine, regardless of the time of day.

Green Jade Pill,*Shenghui* (Volume 7).,Accumulated cold in the kidneys causes qi to attack the heart and abdomen, resulting in unrelenting pain.

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