Qingling Pill，*Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 2.，For throat lichen caused by ascending deficient fire, where red threads appear in the throat resembling the patterns on a pottery kiln or the underside of a begonia leaf; the area is neither closed nor swollen, breathing is normal, the throat is dry and itchy, and swallowing is difficult.
Qingling Pill
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Formulas Name : Qingling Pill
Chinese Name : 青灵丹
Drug Formulation
1 fen of ox bile, 1 fen of borneol, 3 fen of bismuth subgallate, 8 fen of male deer semen, 8 fen of borax, 8 fen of catechu, 8 fen of Sophora flavescens root.
Source
*Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 2.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; remove the pits from 3 white plums and pound them together with the powder to form 10 pills.
Benefits
For throat lichen caused by ascending deficient fire, where red threads appear in the throat resembling the patterns on a pottery kiln or the underside of a begonia leaf; the area is neither closed nor swollen, breathing is normal, the throat is dry and itchy, and swallowing is difficult.
Instructions for Use
Take one pill daily for 10 days by holding it in the mouth.
Note
One should calm the mind and abstain from sexual desire; avoid salt, soy sauce, and foods that promote internal heat.
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Qingling Pill,For throat lichen caused by ascending deficient fire, where red threads appear in the throat resembling the patterns on a pottery kiln or the underside of a begonia leaf; the area is neither closed nor swollen, breathing is normal, the throat is dry and itchy, and swallowing is difficult.