Jumping Bone Pill，From the Lower Volume of *A Study of Thirteen Surgical Formulas*.，For fractures and other bone-related conditions.
Jumping Bone Pill
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Formulas Name : Jumping Bone Pill
Chinese Name : 跳骨丹
Drug Formulation
16 liang of Strychnos seed (first soak in children’s urine, changing the urine every 3 days; changing it daily is even better. After 49 days, remove the seeds and soak them in rice washing water for 7 days; finally, soak in clean water for 3 days, changing the water frequently. Remove the skin, roast until dry, and grind into powder),Zhi Ke 8 liang (remove the pith. On the 25th day of soaking the Strychnos seeds in children’s urine, add the Zhi Ke and soak together; remove on the 24th day, rinse with clean water for 2 days, bake dry, and grind into powder), Qianghuo 2 liang, Duhuo 2 liang, Beixin 2 liang, Astragalus 8 liang, Safflower 2 liang, Dragon’s Blood 4 liang,Frankincense 4 liang, Myrrh 4 liang, Taiwanese Aconite 2 liang, Dogspine 4 liang, Earth Turtle 4 liang, Notoginseng 4 liang, Cinnabar 2 liang, Bone-mending Herb 8 liang, Tong Tribulus 4 liang, Natural Copper 4 liang (calcined and quenched in vinegar 7 times), Flying Centipede 4 liang (from Guanxian County, Sichuan).
Source
From the Lower Volume of *A Study of Thirteen Surgical Formulas*.
Processing
Grind each ingredient into a fine powder.
Benefits
For fractures and other bone-related conditions.
Instructions for Use
For ages 1–10, use 1 fen to 1.5 fen per dose; for ages 10–20, use 2–3 fen per dose; for ages 20–30, use 4–5 fen per dose; for ages 30–40, use 5–6 fen per dose;ages 40–60: 6 fen per dose; thereafter, 6 fen is the maximum dose—do not exceed this amount. To prepare, place the ingredients along with the guide herb in a pot with 1 zhan of water (for those who can drink alcohol, a mixture of equal parts water and wine is preferable), simmer until concentrated, then strain the liquid. Mix the powder with the strained liquid and take it once each evening; for severe injuries, take one dose in the morning and one in the evening.The guiding herbs are as follows: for injuries to the head, use 3 qian each of Chuanxiong and Shengma; for injuries to the arms and hands, use 3 qian each of Guizhi and Sangjisheng; for injuries to the chest, use 3 qian each of Zhike and Jiegeng; for injuries to the kidneys, use 3 qian of Buguzhi; for injuries to the lower abdomen, use 3 qian of Dafupi;for injuries to the lower back, use 4 qian of Eucommia (double the dose for severe injuries); for injuries to the right chest, use 3 qian each of Dried Tangerine Peel and Wood Fragrance; for injuries to the left chest, use 3 qian each of Bone Bark and Cyperus; for injuries to the legs and feet, use 3 qian of Wood Apple and 5 qian of Achyranthes; for injuries to the back, use 3 qian of Dehuo and 1 qian of Ephedra Root; for injuries affecting the entire body, use 8 qian of Red Achyranthes Root;For constipation following an injury, use 2 qian each of peach kernels, akebia stem, and processed saltpeter. For all injuries, in addition to adding the guiding herbs specified above based on the injured area, regardless of the location, it is advisable to add an additional 5 qian of Xiantiaocao as a guiding herb. When taking this medicine, if a splint is applied to the injured area, it must be loosened to prevent adverse effects on the compressed area should a全身性 spasm occur.If the injury is to the hands or feet, the affected area should be left exposed outside the blankets while sleeping. If the hands or feet exhibit involuntary movements, this is a sign that the medicine is taking effect. If an overdose causes excessive spasms, drink plenty of fresh soy milk to alleviate them, or decoct 5 qian of high-quality cinnamon and consume it. After the spasms subside, reapply the splint securely; if the skin darkens after taking the medicine, this is harmless.
Note
After taking the medicine, avoid drafts and refrain from eating beans and all types of meat and fish. Sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited.
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Jumping Bone Pill,For fractures and other bone-related conditions.