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Life-Saving Elixir,For bites from a rabid dog.

Formulas Name : Life-Saving Elixir

Chinese Name : 活命仙丹

Drug Formulation

3 Mu-bie seeds (sliced), 7 Mylabris beetles (roasted in aged soil, heads and legs removed), 1 pinch of rice (roasted), 5 qian of rhubarb, 5 qian of Liu Jinu, 5 qian of Poria, and 1 fen of musk.

Source

*Record of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 13.

Processing

Grind each of the above herbs into a fine powder and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For bites from a rabid dog.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, mixed with yellow wine.

Note

While taking this medicine, strictly avoid sexual activity; abstain from sexual intercourse for two months and avoid foods that trigger allergic reactions.

Life-Saving Elixir,*Record of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 13.,For bites from a rabid dog.

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