Single-Ingredient Toad Decoction，*Effective Prescriptions for Humans and Themselves*，Dingxi and Bulou: Critical Conditions. Characterized by small hands and feet, a long neck with protruding bones, no flesh on the buttocks, a distended abdomen with a protruding navel—this is called “Dingxi.” If, after each meal, the patient experiences increased vomiting and retching, the skull splits open, they suffer from extreme thirst and constantly seek to drink, and worms emerge from the mouth—this is called “Bulou.”
Single-Ingredient Toad Decoction
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Formulas Name : Single-Ingredient Toad Decoction
Chinese Name : 一味蟾蜍汤
Drug Formulation
2 toads (preferably yellow ones; the head, claws, skin, and internal organs are all toxic and should be removed; remove the bones and use only the flesh).
Source
*Effective Prescriptions for Humans and Themselves*
Benefits
Dingxi and Bulou: Critical Conditions. Characterized by small hands and feet, a long neck with protruding bones, no flesh on the buttocks, a distended abdomen with a protruding navel—this is called “Dingxi.” If, after each meal, the patient experiences increased vomiting and retching, the skull splits open, they suffer from extreme thirst and constantly seek to drink, and worms emerge from the mouth—this is called “Bulou.”
Instructions for Use
Every morning, boil half a bowl of water with one small cup of yellow wine and consume the mixture.
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Single-Ingredient Toad Decoction,Dingxi and Bulou: Critical Conditions. Characterized by small hands and feet, a long neck with protruding bones, no flesh on the buttocks, a distended abdomen with a protruding navel—this is called “Dingxi.” If, after each meal, the patient experiences increased vomiting and retching, the skull splits open, they suffer from extreme thirst and constantly seek to drink, and worms emerge from the mouth—this is called “Bulou.”