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Sanmiao Blood,On the fifth or sixth day of smallpox, the base turns from red to purple, with a small hole at the tip resembling a needle prick or an embedded object; accompanied by fever, a yellow tongue coating, thirst, and constipation.

Formulas Name : Sanmiao Blood

Chinese Name : 三妙血

Drug Formulation

Cockscomb blood (preferably from an old white rooster), pig’s tail blood, and earthworm blood, each in equal parts.

Source

*Health and Longevity Treasures*, Volume 4.

Benefits

On the fifth or sixth day of smallpox, the base turns from red to purple, with a small hole at the tip resembling a needle prick or an embedded object; accompanied by fever, a yellow tongue coating, thirst, and constipation.

Instructions for Use

Take with wine. Another formula uses white liquor.

Sanmiao Blood,*Health and Longevity Treasures*, Volume 4.,On the fifth or sixth day of smallpox, the base turns from red to purple, with a small hole at the tip resembling a needle prick or an embedded object; accompanied by fever, a yellow tongue coating, thirst, and constipation.

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