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Seven Hernia Pill,For all conditions involving kidney qi rising to the heart, resulting in critical illness; symptoms include vomiting cold froth, extreme fever with shortness of breath, and in severe cases, clenched jaws and inability to recognize people.

Formulas Name : Seven Hernia Pill

Chinese Name : 七疝丹

Drug Formulation

Refined black pepper: 360 grains; refined black pharbitis: 360 grains; spotted mantis: 21 (heads and legs removed); croton seeds: 21 (cores removed, all oil removed); wood fragrant: 2 qian; cloves: 2 qian.

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 90), citing *The Classic of Xiu Yue Lu Ban*.

Processing

Grind all ingredients except the croton seeds into a fine powder. Separately grind the croton seeds into a fine powder, then mix them with the other ingredients and blend thoroughly. Use the natural juice of raw green onions to form pills the size of mung beans.

Benefits

For all conditions involving kidney qi rising to the heart, resulting in critical illness; symptoms include vomiting cold froth, extreme fever with shortness of breath, and in severe cases, clenched jaws and inability to recognize people.

Instructions for Use

Take 15 pills per dose, adjusting the quantity according to the patient’s build; take with warm salted water or wine. If taken just before an attack, reduce the dose to 12 or 14 pills.

Seven Hernia Pill,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 90), citing *The Classic of Xiu Yue Lu Ban*.,For all conditions involving kidney qi rising to the heart, resulting in critical illness; symptoms include vomiting cold froth, extreme fever with shortness of breath, and in severe cases, clenched jaws and inability to recognize people.

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