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Master Zhang’s Grass-Return Pill

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Master Zhang’s Grass-Return Pill

Formulas Name : Master Zhang’s Grass-Return Pill

Chinese Name : 张天师草还丹

Drug Formulation

Digu Pi, Shu Di Huang, Shi Chang Pu, Niu Xi (soaked in wine overnight), Yuan Zhi (with the core removed), and Tu Si Zi (soaked in wine for three nights, then stir-fried until golden) in equal parts.

Source

*Yuanrong*, Volume 9.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Instructions for Use

Take 30 pills per dose on an empty stomach with warm wine; salted water may also be used.

Master Zhang’s Grass-Return Pill,*Yuanrong*, Volume 9.,

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