Li Zhong Dan

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.

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.

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.

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