Internal Needle Calamus Pill，From *Classified Collection of Medical Formulas*, Volume 178, citing *Essentials for Imperial Physicians*.，For toxic qi stagnation in the five viscera, as well as all types of abscesses, boils, and swellings; pain in the chest and abdomen; sudden stroke with drooling, unconsciousness, and loss of consciousness; and all severe cases of convulsions and epilepsy afflicting patients.
Internal Needle Calamus Pill
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Formulas Name : Internal Needle Calamus Pill
Chinese Name : 内针牛黄丸
Drug Formulation
Bovine Bile 1 fen, Frankincense 1 fen, Green Tangerine Peel 1 fen, Dried Ginger 1 fen, Sichuan Rhubarb 3 fen, Croton Seed 3 fen, Soapberry 0.5 liang.
Source
From *Classified Collection of Medical Formulas*, Volume 178, citing *Essentials for Imperial Physicians*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a paulownia seed.
Benefits
For toxic qi stagnation in the five viscera, as well as all types of abscesses, boils, and swellings; pain in the chest and abdomen; sudden stroke with drooling, unconsciousness, and loss of consciousness; and all severe cases of convulsions and epilepsy afflicting patients.
Instructions for Use
Take 1–2 pills per dose, washed down with cold tea. In cases of sudden stroke resulting in loss of consciousness, dissolve 5–7 pills in warm wine and administer orally. Immediate relief from vomiting, diarrhea, and drooling will be achieved.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026
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Internal Needle Calamus Pill,For toxic qi stagnation in the five viscera, as well as all types of abscesses, boils, and swellings; pain in the chest and abdomen; sudden stroke with drooling, unconsciousness, and loss of consciousness; and all severe cases of convulsions and epilepsy afflicting patients.