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Life-Saving Pill,When cold pathogenic factors directly invade the Kidney Meridian, causing a pale face, a blackened nose, abdominal pain so severe it feels like death, and retraction of the scrotum.

Formulas Name : Life-Saving Pill

Chinese Name : 救亡丹

Drug Formulation

5 qian of ginseng, 3 liang of white atractylodes, 1 piece of aconite, 3 qian of dried ginger, and 5 qian of cinnamon bark.

Source

From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 6.

Benefits

When cold pathogenic factors directly invade the Kidney Meridian, causing a pale face, a blackened nose, abdominal pain so severe it feels like death, and retraction of the scrotum.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and administer immediately.

Life-Saving Pill,From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 6.,When cold pathogenic factors directly invade the Kidney Meridian, causing a pale face, a blackened nose, abdominal pain so severe it feels like death, and retraction of the scrotum.

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