Li Zhong Dan，From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 2.，Fever due to lung disease, coughing up pus and blood; sudden onset of eye disorders with redness, swelling, and pain; headaches and toothaches; all conditions involving excessive heat in the upper jiao.
Li Zhong Dan
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Formulas Name : Li Zhong Dan
Chinese Name : 离中丹
Drug Formulation
Raw gypsum 2 liang (finely ground), licorice 6 qian (finely ground), cinnabar powder 1.5 qian.
Source
From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 2.
Processing
Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Benefits
Fever due to lung disease, coughing up pus and blood; sudden onset of eye disorders with redness, swelling, and pain; headaches and toothaches; all conditions involving excessive heat in the upper jiao.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 qian per dose, twice daily, with plain water; for severe fever, 1.5 qian may be taken at once.
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Li Zhong Dan,Fever due to lung disease, coughing up pus and blood; sudden onset of eye disorders with redness, swelling, and pain; headaches and toothaches; all conditions involving excessive heat in the upper jiao.