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Minor Longevity Pill

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Minor Longevity Pill

Formulas Name : Minor Longevity Pill

Chinese Name : 小延龄丹

Drug Formulation

Mercury 1 liang, black lead 1 liang, cinnabar (ground) 1 liang, realgar (ground) 1 liang.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 265.

Processing

First, combine the mercury and black lead to form granules; then add the cinnabar, followed by the sulfur. Roast over low heat from the hour of Sì to the hour of Wèi, stirring continuously without stopping, until the mixture turns a bluish-purple color—this is the best result. Remove from heat, allow to cool, grind into a fine powder, and shape into pills the size of a sesame seed using soft rice.

Instructions for Use

Take 10–20 pills per dose, washed down with jujube decoction.

Minor Longevity Pill,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 265.,

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