Immortal’s Refined Crimson Snow

Immortal’s Refined Crimson Snow,All diseases, including lung qi stagnation with coughing and retching, vomiting of pus and blood, poisoning from cinnabar and mineral substances, epidemic diseases, all febrile illnesses, and various forms of jaundice;heart-wind-induced confusion, timidity and forgetfulness, heat in the limbs, headache and red eyes, obstruction of urination and defecation, restlessness and agitation, joint pain, red and white dysentery, bloody dysentery, heat-toxin dysentery, undigested food in the stomach, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen with inability to pass gas, to counteract all toxic substances, and beriberi; excessive drinking leading to intoxication and lethargy, chronic dysentery that does not heal, and childhood convulsions; all postpartum ailments.

Formulas Name : Immortal’s Refined Crimson Snow

Chinese Name : 仙人炼绛雪

Drug Formulation

10 jin of sodium nitrate, 3 liang of Cimicifuga root, 2 liang of Isatis indigotica, 2 liang of white mulberry bark, 2 liang of locust flowers, 1 liang of rhinoceros horn shavings, 1 liang of antelope horn shavings, 6 liang of Su Fang wood, bamboo leaves, chebulic myrobalan, 30 Chinese gardenias, 20 areca nut kernels, and half a da liang of cinnabar (ground).

Source

Quoted from *Cui’s Formulas* in Volume 31 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Soak the ingredients in 2 dou of water overnight; decoct until reduced to 1 dou; strain out the residue and transfer the liquid to a pot; add sodium carbonate and melt it while stirring continuously without stopping; when it begins to solidify, transfer it to a basin and continue stirring; add cinnabar and musk; once it has solidified into a snow-like consistency, transfer it to a porcelain container and seal tightly.

Benefits

All diseases, including lung qi stagnation with coughing and retching, vomiting of pus and blood, poisoning from cinnabar and mineral substances, epidemic diseases, all febrile illnesses, and various forms of jaundice;heart-wind-induced confusion, timidity and forgetfulness, heat in the limbs, headache and red eyes, obstruction of urination and defecation, restlessness and agitation, joint pain, red and white dysentery, bloody dysentery, heat-toxin dysentery, undigested food in the stomach, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen with inability to pass gas, to counteract all toxic substances, and beriberi; excessive drinking leading to intoxication and lethargy, chronic dysentery that does not heal, and childhood convulsions; all postpartum ailments.

Instructions for Use

For other ailments, take an appropriate dose, mix with water, and drink; for all postpartum conditions and miscarriages, mix with wine and drink. Adjust the dosage for the elderly and children.

Immortal’s Refined Crimson Snow,Quoted from *Cui’s Formulas* in Volume 31 of *Wai Tai*.,All diseases, including lung qi stagnation with coughing and retching, vomiting of pus and blood, poisoning from cinnabar and mineral substances, epidemic diseases, all febrile illnesses, and various forms of jaundice;heart-wind-induced confusion, timidity and forgetfulness, heat in the limbs, headache and red eyes, obstruction of urination and defecation, restlessness and agitation, joint pain, red and white dysentery, bloody dysentery, heat-toxin dysentery, undigested food in the stomach, distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen with inability to pass gas, to counteract all toxic substances, and beriberi; excessive drinking leading to intoxication and lethargy, chronic dysentery that does not heal, and childhood convulsions; all postpartum ailments.

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