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Qinggong Dan,Dampness-related disorders, measles, epidemic fever with enlarged head, epidemic fever with macules, and common cold.

Formulas Name : Qinggong Dan

Chinese Name : 清宫丹

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 3 qian, Pu Huang 5 qian, Zhike 3 qian, raw gypsum 3 qian, Cundong 5 qian, Huangqin 3 qian, Yujin 3 qian, Hangzhou peony soaked in wine 3 qian, Bohe 3 qian, Qingxia 3 qian, Jiegeng 3 qian, Yunhuanglian 2 qian,Gardenia 3 qian, Cinnabar 2 qian, Bile Grass 3 qian, Sichuan Notopterygium 3 qian, Angelica pubescens 3 qian, Rhinoceros Horn 3 qian, Licorice Root 2 qian, Bile Star 2 qian.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Jilin Formula).

Processing

Grind the cinnabar separately; finely grind the remaining ingredients. Mix them thoroughly, then use refined honey to form pills. Large pills weigh 1 qian 4 fen each; small pills weigh 7 fen each. Coat with bright red gold, wrap in cotton paper, and seal with wax paper.

Benefits

Dampness-related disorders, measles, epidemic fever with enlarged head, epidemic fever with macules, and common cold.

Instructions for Use

Adults: 1 large pill per dose; children aged 5–10: 1 small pill per dose; children over 2 years old: 1/2 small pill per dose; infants under one year old: 1/3 small pill per dose. Administer with a decoction of mulberry leaves, chrysanthemum flowers, mint, and fresh ginger as a vehicle.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women; avoid fishy, spicy, and rich foods.

Qinggong Dan,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Jilin Formula).,Dampness-related disorders, measles, epidemic fever with enlarged head, epidemic fever with macules, and common cold.

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