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Pepper-Toad Powder,For asthma that is triggered by cold and is characterized by cold both internally and externally.

Formulas Name : Pepper-Toad Powder

Chinese Name : 椒蟾散

Drug Formulation

49 grains of black pepper.

Source

*Treasury of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 5.

Processing

Place the above ingredients into the abdomen of a live toad, seal it with salt and mud, and calcine until the properties are preserved.

Benefits

For asthma that is triggered by cold and is characterized by cold both internally and externally.

Instructions for Use

Take in 5 divided doses at bedtime, mixed with good wine.

Note

Contraindicated for patients with heat symptoms.

Pepper-Toad Powder,*Treasury of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 5.,For asthma that is triggered by cold and is characterized by cold both internally and externally.

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