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Magnetite and Wood Fragrance Pills,For debility-induced weakness and blurred vision, or the appearance of dark spots in the visual field.

Formulas Name : Magnetite and Wood Fragrance Pills

Chinese Name : 磁石木香丸

Drug Formulation

Magnetite 3 liang (burn until bright red, quench in vinegar 7 times, crush, grind, and wash with water), Wood Fragrance 1 liang, Aconite Root 3 liang (roast until cracked, remove skin and pith), Dried Ginger 3 liang (use 1 dou of whey and 1 he of salt crystals; simmer with the Aconite Root over low heat until all liquid has evaporated; slice and bake until dry),3 liang of Sichuan pepper (soak in vinegar overnight; remove; use half the weight in charcoal; first heat the ground until it glows red; spread the pepper thinly on the ground; cover with a basin overnight; remove).

Source

The formula is from *Shenghui* (Vol. 30); the name appears in *Pujifang* (Vol. 224).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Add magnetite and grind together until uniform. Take 2 pairs of sheep kidneys, trim off the fat and membranes, and grind them finely in a sand mortar. Combine with 2 sheng of wine and simmer until it becomes a paste. Mix in the medicinal powder to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For debility-induced weakness and blurred vision, or the appearance of dark spots in the visual field.

Instructions for Use

Take 30 pills each time, on an empty stomach or before the evening meal, washed down with salted water.

Magnetite and Wood Fragrance Pills,The formula is from *Shenghui* (Vol. 30); the name appears in *Pujifang* (Vol. 224).,For debility-induced weakness and blurred vision, or the appearance of dark spots in the visual field.

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