Immortal Formula: Life-Saving Pill，From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 60), citing *Formulas from the De Sheng Hall*.，For laryngeal spasm, swollen tongue, tonsillitis (both unilateral and bilateral), laryngeal obstruction, or accidental ingestion of chicken or fish bones, bamboo or wooden skewers, and all acute throat conditions.
Immortal Formula: Life-Saving Pill
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Formulas Name : Immortal Formula: Life-Saving Pill
Chinese Name : 仙方夺命丹
Drug Formulation
1 liang of white Poria, 1 liang of mites (roasted until yellow), 1 liang of placenta, 1 liang of white silkworm pupae (straight ones), 1 liang of Polygonatum (cleaned), 1 liang of cardamom, 1 liang of licorice nodes, 2.5 qian of blackfish bone (skin removed), and 1 fen of musk.
Source
From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 60), citing *Formulas from the De Sheng Hall*.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; then add the musk and grind until evenly mixed. Combine with 4 liang of steamed buns made from wheat flour, mix thoroughly, and use fresh well water to form pills the size of peas. Coat with clam powder; if left to dry, they will remain intact for 10 years.
Benefits
For laryngeal spasm, swollen tongue, tonsillitis (both unilateral and bilateral), laryngeal obstruction, or accidental ingestion of chicken or fish bones, bamboo or wooden skewers, and all acute throat conditions.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 pill per dose. Crush it in a earthenware vessel, soak it in half a zhan of fresh well water for one tea period until dissolved, then use a spoon to scoop the medicine and slowly drip it into the throat. Do not rush the administration; continue until the entire dose is administered.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Immortal Formula: Life-Saving Pill,For laryngeal spasm, swollen tongue, tonsillitis (both unilateral and bilateral), laryngeal obstruction, or accidental ingestion of chicken or fish bones, bamboo or wooden skewers, and all acute throat conditions.