Processed Red Pinellia,*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 5.,
Processed Red Pinellia
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Formulas Name : Processed Red Pinellia
Chinese Name : 法制红半夏
Drug Formulation
Pinellia.
Source
*Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 5.
Processing
First, grind it into powder following the method for preparing white Pinellia. When dry, for every 1 liang of Pinellia, use half a qian of borneol; grind it extremely fine,spread it over the Pinellia; then, use water to disperse cinnabar over the Pinellia to form a second coating. First, lay a single layer of long lampwick, approximately one finger thick; arrange the Pinellia in a single row on top of the lampwick; cover it with another layer of lampwick, also approximately one finger thick; roast it in a bean-roasting oven until dry; then remove it and store it in a container.
Instructions for Use
Take one liang of the pills per dose, chew thoroughly, and swallow with warm or cold water after a meal.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026
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Processed Red Pinellia