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.
Seven Hernia Pill
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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.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026
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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.