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Seven Immortals Life-Taking Pill

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Seven Immortals Life-Taking Pill,For dysphagia.

Formulas Name : Seven Immortals Life-Taking Pill

Chinese Name : 七仙夺命丹

Drug Formulation

2 qian of realgar, 2 qian of borax, 1 qian of frankincense, 12 black plums (pitted), 49 mung beans, 49 black beans, and 1 qian of herb ash.

Source

From *The Collection of Immortal Remedies*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder; mix thoroughly with the pulp of the black plums and shape into pills the size of a marble; grind 2 qian of cinnabar into a fine powder to coat the pills; air-dry in the shade until firm.

Benefits

For dysphagia.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill at a time on an empty stomach; let it dissolve in the mouth, then rinse with tea and swallow. Wait 3–4 days before taking another dose.

Seven Immortals Life-Taking Pill,From *The Collection of Immortal Remedies*, Volume 1.,For dysphagia.

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