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Snake Yellow Cake,In cases of injury caused by dampness.

Formulas Name : Snake Yellow Cake

Chinese Name : 蛇黄饼子

Drug Formulation

White cloves, snake bile, and southern borax, each in equal parts (roasted).

Source

*Ji Feng*, Volume 19.

Processing

Place in a box, seal tightly with paper and clay, and burn the box over mulberry wood fire until it glows red. Remove, let cool, grind into a fine powder, mix with a small amount of white flour, and add a few drops of water to form cakes the size of a water caltrop.

Benefits

In cases of injury caused by dampness.

Instructions for Use

Chew finely on an empty stomach and swallow with boiled water, 3 times daily;2 cakes on the 2nd day, 3 on the 3rd, 4 on the 4th, 5 on the 5th, 6 on the 6th, 7 on the 7th, and 8 on the 8th. Stop once fluid begins to flow. If fluid flows before the 8th day, discontinue the treatment. If there is blood between the teeth, the patient will die even if fluid flows.

Snake Yellow Cake，*Ji Feng*, Volume 19.，In cases of injury caused by dampness.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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