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Red Snow,For beriberi, toxic qi, internal and external feverishness, sores, swelling, and delirious screaming; as well as various mineral toxins, epidemic miasmas, and all forms of wind-heat.

Formulas Name : Red Snow

Chinese Name : 红雪

Drug Formulation

Cimicifuga Rhizome 3 liang, Isatis Leaf 3 liang, White Mulberry Bark 2 liang, Rhinoceros Horn Shavings 1.5 liang, Antelope Horn 1 liang, Chebulic Myrobalan 30 pieces (pitted), Areca Nut 30 pieces, Safflower 6 liang, Gardenia Fruit 30 pieces, Locust Flower Powder 1 liang, Bamboo Leaves 4 liang.

Source

From *Essentials of the Treatment of Beriberi*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For beriberi, toxic qi, internal and external feverishness, sores, swelling, and delirious screaming; as well as various mineral toxins, epidemic miasmas, and all forms of wind-heat.

Instructions for Use

Finely chop the ingredients listed above, soak them in 2 dou of water overnight, then decoct to 1 dou; add 10 jin of high-quality pu xiao from the list below, decoct again, stir with a willow wood spoon, and store in a new earthenware basin; let stand overnight, then remove any remaining undecocted liquid to complete the preparation.

Red Snow,From *Essentials of the Treatment of Beriberi*, Volume 2.,For beriberi, toxic qi, internal and external feverishness, sores, swelling, and delirious screaming; as well as various mineral toxins, epidemic miasmas, and all forms of wind-heat.

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