Life-Saving Red Date Pill,From *Selected Effective Formulas*, Volume 1.,Throat wind-bi syndrome; unilateral or bilateral tonsillitis.
Life-Saving Red Date Pill
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Formulas Name : Life-Saving Red Date Pill
Chinese Name : 夺命红枣丹
Drug Formulation
1 qian of Dangmen Musk, 1 qian of Plum Blossom Slices, 1 qian of Toad Venom (not exposed to fire, sun-dried, and ground into a fine powder), 1 qian of Croton Seed Powder (oil removed and purified), 3 fen of Moonstone (fine powder), 5 fen of Sophora Root (fine powder), 3 fen of Old Ginger Powder (extract juice, clarify the powder, sun-dry, and grind into a fine powder).
Source
From *Selected Effective Formulas*, Volume 1.
Processing
Select authentic, locally sourced ingredients according to the formula, grind them into a fine powder, weigh them precisely, mix thoroughly, and store in a porcelain jar.
Benefits
Throat wind-bi syndrome; unilateral or bilateral tonsillitis.
Instructions for Use
When ready to use, take one small red date, cut off the stem and remove the pit (taking care not to damage the skin), and fill it with a soybean-sized amount of the medicine. Insert the end of the date (where the stem was removed) into the nostril, then close your mouth and eyes to avoid drafts. After a short while, you will sneeze, and the throat will gradually feel clearer. If pus is discharged, rinse with a decoction of honeysuckle and licorice. For severe cases, replace the date with another one.When treating throat conditions, use the left side for men and the right side for women. If the left side is blocked, insert the remedy into the left nostril; if the right side is blocked, insert it into the right nostril; for both sides, alternate the nostrils. The remedy must be left in place for exactly one week before removal; otherwise, it may cause complications. Exercise caution.
Note
Avoid fresh hair, fish, meat, leafy greens, and spicy foods. It is essential to avoid these for 7 days after recovery. Pregnant women with yin deficiency should not use this remedy.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026
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Life-Saving Red Date Pill,Throat wind-bi syndrome; unilateral or bilateral tonsillitis.