Refined Yin Elixir，From *Ji Feng*, Volume 12.，Indicated for stagnation and obstruction of the Foot Shaoyin meridian, characterized by a sensation of heaviness and swelling, a displaced testicle that moves like a stone, and unpredictable pain.
Refined Yin Elixir
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Formulas Name : Refined Yin Elixir
Chinese Name : 炼阴丹
Drug Formulation
1 liang of Xuanhusuo, 1 liang of Sargassum, 1 liang of Kelp, 1 liang of Green Tangerine Peel, 1 liang of Fenugreek, 1 liang of Fennel, 1 liang of Sichuan Melia Fruit, 1 liang of Horse-tail Grass Flowers (stir-fried with vinegar), half a liang of Wood Fragrance, 1 fen of Euphorbia (roasted with vinegar),1 fen of Asafoetida, 1 fen of realgar, 1 fen of benzoin, 1 fen of wine, 1 fen of vinegar.
Source
From *Ji Feng*, Volume 12.
Processing
First, combine the ingredients from Asafoetida onward with the wine and vinegar and simmer until a paste forms; let cool, then add 1 qian of musk and stir until well blended. Mix with the remaining herbs to form pills the size of mung beans.
Benefits
Indicated for stagnation and obstruction of the Foot Shaoyin meridian, characterized by a sensation of heaviness and swelling, a displaced testicle that moves like a stone, and unpredictable pain.
Instructions for Use
Take 5, 7, or 10 pills per dose on an empty stomach, washed down with wine mixed with burnt cotton ash.
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Refined Yin Elixir,Indicated for stagnation and obstruction of the Foot Shaoyin meridian, characterized by a sensation of heaviness and swelling, a displaced testicle that moves like a stone, and unpredictable pain.