Shibei Pills

Shibei Pills,For men and women suffering from chronic asthma.

Formulas Name : Shibei Pills

Chinese Name : 石贝丸

Drug Formulation

Gypsum 4 liang (5 qian of pig’s tooth soap, sliced; simmer in 1 can of water. Calcine the gypsum until red-hot, then quench it in the soap water until the liquid evaporates; discard the soap), Fritillaria (core removed) 1 liang.

Source

From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 1, citing a formula from Wan Mi Zhai.

Processing

Buckwheat flour, as needed; mix into a paste and form into pills the size of a tung tree seed.

Benefits

For men and women suffering from chronic asthma.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 fen every night before bed, washed down with plain boiled water. Do not take more than this, as it may cause diarrhea.

Shibei Pills,From *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 1, citing a formula from Wan Mi Zhai.,For men and women suffering from chronic asthma.

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