Secretly Transmitted Miraculous Red Pills，From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 141), citing *Secret Formulas Based on Clinical Experience*.，For weakness of the stomach and intestines, internal invasion by wind and cold, or consumption of raw or cold foods that injure the spleen and stomach, resulting in vomiting, diarrhea, pain in the navel and abdomen, distension and fullness in the flanks, rumbling sounds in the intestines, chronic dysentery with red or white discharge, and alcohol-induced dysentery.
Secretly Transmitted Miraculous Red Pills
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Formulas Name : Secretly Transmitted Miraculous Red Pills
Chinese Name : 秘传神效红丸子
Drug Formulation
49 seeds of croton (remove the shell, inner membrane, and oil; retain the essence; roast until hot; place in a silver or stone vessel and simmer over low heat until yellow and creamy; wrap in paper and press to remove all oil; grind finely; in winter, use slightly less oil),15 apricot kernels (must be genuine; remove the skin and tip, steam, wrap in paper, remove the oil, and grind together with the croton seeds), 3.5 qian of frankincense (sun-dried slowly; do not expose to fire), 1.5 qian of agarwood, 3 qian of frankincense resin (ground into a fine powder), and 1.5 qian of locust flowers (ground into a fine powder).
Source
From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 141), citing *Secret Formulas Based on Clinical Experience*.
Processing
Mix the ingredients thoroughly in a mortar until smooth and fine; take 1 liang and 1 qian of genuine yellow beeswax and melt it over low heat in a silver or stone vessel. Filter it through fine cotton to remove impurities, then remelt the wax and add the prepared mixture to it. Stir continuously with a bamboo whisk until evenly blended;Next, add 5 qian of genuine Hangzhou realgar and stir again until thoroughly blended. Pour the mixture into a bowl, where it will solidify on its own. Knead it into a block; if it is too hard, add a small amount of honey; if it lacks a reddish hue, add more realgar. If making pills, form them into mung bean-sized balls and wrap them tightly in oiled paper.
Benefits
For weakness of the stomach and intestines, internal invasion by wind and cold, or consumption of raw or cold foods that injure the spleen and stomach, resulting in vomiting, diarrhea, pain in the navel and abdomen, distension and fullness in the flanks, rumbling sounds in the intestines, chronic dysentery with red or white discharge, and alcohol-induced dysentery.
Instructions for Use
Take 10 pills per dose, increasing to 15 pills; take with plain hot water or ginger tea; rice water is also acceptable. If regular food causes stagnation and bloating, take with hot soup; warm wine is also acceptable.
Note
Not to be administered to children with diarrhea.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026
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Secretly Transmitted Miraculous Red Pills,For weakness of the stomach and intestines, internal invasion by wind and cold, or consumption of raw or cold foods that injure the spleen and stomach, resulting in vomiting, diarrhea, pain in the navel and abdomen, distension and fullness in the flanks, rumbling sounds in the intestines, chronic dysentery with red or white discharge, and alcohol-induced dysentery.