Iron Filings Pills

Iron Filings Pills,Indications: jaundice, dermatitis, and edema.

Formulas Name : Iron Filings Pills

Chinese Name : 铁屑丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of needle sand (quenched in vinegar 7 times; discard the sand and retain the vinegar), 5 liang of black jujubes (steamed twice in a rice pot; pound with skin on and pitted until pulpy, then add vinegar), an appropriate amount of Artemisia capillaris (use both stems and leaves), and 7 qian of soapstone alum (cleaned and thoroughly calcined in a copper pot).

Source

From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.

Processing

Grind the latter two ingredients into a fine powder; mash the black jujube flesh, mix in the needle sand and vinegar, and form into pills.

Benefits

Indications: jaundice, dermatitis, and edema.

Instructions for Use

After taking one dose, increased urination indicates the formula is effective; the condition will be completely eradicated after 4–5 doses.

Note

Avoid fishy foods, salt, and moist, water-retaining substances.

Iron Filings Pills,From *Secret Transmission of the Blue Sack*.,Indications: jaundice, dermatitis, and edema.

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