Mai Nu Pills，*Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 2.，In cases of typhoid fever lasting 5–6 days, with intense heat in the chest and trismus, this is termed “corrupted disease.” For epidemic febrile diseases where no sweat has been induced after 6–7 days, with a洪大 or rapid pulse, a red face and eyes, intense body heat and restlessness, delirium with a desire to run, and extreme thirst; it also treats yang toxicity and warm malaria.
Mai Nu Pills
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All references in this article to TCM syndrome differentiation, herbal medicines, teas, and decoctions are intended to promote TCM culture and are provided solely for educational and reference purposes.
Formulas Name : Mai Nu Pills
Chinese Name : 麦奴丸
Drug Formulation
1 liang of wheat bran, 2 liang of ephedra, 2 liang of rhubarb, 1 liang of scutellaria, 1 liang of mirabilite, 1 liang of soot from the bottom of a cauldron, 2 liang of soot from the stove flue, and 2 liang of dust from the roof beam.
Source
*Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 2.
Processing
Pound with honey into pills the size of a marble.
Benefits
In cases of typhoid fever lasting 5–6 days, with intense heat in the chest and trismus, this is termed “corrupted disease.” For epidemic febrile diseases where no sweat has been induced after 6–7 days, with a洪大 or rapid pulse, a red face and eyes, intense body heat and restlessness, delirium with a desire to run, and extreme thirst; it also treats yang toxicity and warm malaria.
Instructions for Use
Take 5 he of freshly drawn water and 1 pill of the powder; take it all at once. If the patient is thirsty, give only water; within a short while, chills will set in. Once the chills subside and sweat breaks out, the condition will resolve. The patient will be able to walk five zhang without feeling fatigued; at that point, take another pill.
Note
This medicine must be administered only when the patient is extremely thirsty—more so than usual; it is suitable only for those with intense thirst. If given to someone who is not thirsty, it will actually cause harm.
Copyright: Excerpt from *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 2., Copyright belongs to the Original Author and all original sources, This article was shared by DeDe on August 26, 2026, Please credit the source and include a link to the original article when reposting.
Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026
Correct Content Errors: Errors may occur during the writing, editing, translation, and publication of website content. If you find any errors or inaccurate information in this article, please feel free to Contact Us to report them, and we will correct them promptly.
FDA Disclaimer: The descriptions of the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicines, herbal teas, decoctions, and formulas, as well as the content on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic theory and traditional TCM therapies contained on this site, are intended solely for the purpose of popularizing TCM culture and serving as an educational reference; they do not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Please do not attempt to use these products on your own without proper guidance. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are experiencing any physical discomfort, please consult a licensed healthcare professional and seek treatment at a reputable medical institution. This platform assumes no responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of herbs or formulas by any individual based on the information provided on this site. Please read Medical Disclaimer.
Mai Nu Pills,In cases of typhoid fever lasting 5–6 days, with intense heat in the chest and trismus, this is termed “corrupted disease.” For epidemic febrile diseases where no sweat has been induced after 6–7 days, with a洪大 or rapid pulse, a red face and eyes, intense body heat and restlessness, delirium with a desire to run, and extreme thirst; it also treats yang toxicity and warm malaria.