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Rat Sage Single-Pill Elixir

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Rat Sage Single-Pill Elixir,For women experiencing difficult labor who have not given birth after 1–2 days.

Formulas Name : Rat Sage Single-Pill Elixir

Chinese Name : 鼠圣一粒丹

Drug Formulation

1 large male rat (must be captured alive; do not use those killed by cats or poison; remove one pair of external testicles and one pair of kidneys; discard the remaining bones and flesh), high-quality frankincense as needed (roast until it releases a sweat, then grind into a fine powder).

Source

From *The Authentic Seal of Medicine*, Volume 2.

Processing

Take the four mouse kidneys and testicles, remove the membranes, and grind them into a paste. Add the frankincense powder and grind until uniform. Form into pills the size of a paulownia seed, coat the exterior with fine cinnabar powder, and air-dry in the shade.

Benefits

For women experiencing difficult labor who have not given birth after 1–2 days.

Instructions for Use

In cases of difficult labor, take just one pill. Separately, prepare a decoction of frankincense, let it cool to a warm temperature, and drink it; the baby will be delivered immediately.

Rat Sage Single-Pill Elixir,From *The Authentic Seal of Medicine*, Volume 2.,For women experiencing difficult labor who have not given birth after 1–2 days.

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