Qi Snake Ferment，*Secrets of Health Preservation*, Volume 4.，For chronic leprosy that has not healed over many years, characterized by loss of eyebrows, collapse of the nasal bridge, swelling and rupture of the forehead and skull, mental confusion, cracked skin, and ulcerated toes; as well as various forms of rheumatism.
Qi Snake Ferment
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Formulas Name : Qi Snake Ferment
Chinese Name : 蕲蛇酿
Drug Formulation
Zhenqi Snake (washed in wine) 3 liang, Earthworm (cleaned of soil) 3 liang, Angelica sinensis (washed in wine) 1 liang, Chuanxiong (lightly roasted and drained of juice) 1 liang, Red Peony Root 1 liang, Asparagus root 1 liang, Atractylodes lancea (soaked in rice water) 1 liang, Trichosanthes seed (shelled) 1 liang,Asarum (Xixin) 1 liang, Angelica dahurica (Bai Zhi) 1 liang, Schizonepeta spikelets 1 liang, Vitex fruit 1 liang, Chrysanthemum flowers 1 liang, Acorus tatarinowii 1 liang, Clematis chinensis 1 liang, Polygonum multiflorum 1 liang, Tianma 1 liang, Sesame seeds 1 liang, Aconite root 1 liang, Tribulus terrestris (thorns removed) 1 liang,roasted licorice root 1 liang, purple ginseng 1 liang, sand ginseng 1 liang, bitter sophora root 1 liang, Equisetum (knots removed) 1 liang, Dingfengcao (i.e., Tianma sprouts) 1 liang, Bu Huimu 1 liang, and 50 jin of distilled liquor.
Source
*Secrets of Health Preservation*, Volume 4.
Benefits
For chronic leprosy that has not healed over many years, characterized by loss of eyebrows, collapse of the nasal bridge, swelling and rupture of the forehead and skull, mental confusion, cracked skin, and ulcerated toes; as well as various forms of rheumatism.
Instructions for Use
Cut the ingredients into slices, place them in a silk bag, suspend the bag inside a jar, and let it ferment for over a month. Drink it after meals while avoiding drafts; it is best to drink until intoxicated.
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Qi Snake Ferment,For chronic leprosy that has not healed over many years, characterized by loss of eyebrows, collapse of the nasal bridge, swelling and rupture of the forehead and skull, mental confusion, cracked skin, and ulcerated toes; as well as various forms of rheumatism.