Realgar Turtle Wine,*Medical Compendium for the Masses*, Volume 5.,For malaria lasting three days.
Realgar Turtle Wine
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Formulas Name : Realgar Turtle Wine
Chinese Name : 雄黄龟酒
Drug Formulation
1 live large turtle (with shell), 6 qian of pure realgar (ground into powder).
Source
*Medical Compendium for the Masses*, Volume 5.
Processing
Drill one hole in each of the turtle’s left and right shoulders; fill each hole with 3 qian of realgar, seal the holes securely with yellow clay to prevent air from escaping, calcine over charcoal fire until the properties are preserved, then grind into a fine powder.
Benefits
For malaria lasting three days.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 qian per dose on an empty stomach with aged wine; symptoms will subside after 2–3 doses.
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Realgar Turtle Wine,For malaria lasting three days.