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One Golden Elixir,Various types of qi disorders.

Formulas Name : One Golden Elixir

Chinese Name : 一粒金丹

Drug Formulation

Opium (i.e., poppy) 2.5 qian, asafoetida 1 qian, frankincense 0.9 fen, agarwood 0.5 fen, ox bile 0.25 fen.

Source

From *Hui Chun*, Volume 3.

Processing

First, grind the agarwood, frankincense, and ox bile into a fine powder. Place the opium in a bowl, add a few drops of water to dissolve it, then dissolve the asafoetida. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of mung beans, and coat them with gold leaf.

Benefits

Various types of qi disorders.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill per dose; for pain caused by heat, swallow with cold water; for pain caused by cold, swallow with boiling water.

Note

Avoid alcohol, vinegar, and green vegetables.

One Golden Elixir,From *Hui Chun*, Volume 3.,Various types of qi disorders.

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