Soapberry and Gallnut Pill,Formula from *Essence of Ancient Formulas* (Vol. 2); name cited in *The Great Treasure of Health* (Vol. 2).,Crane-Knee Wind.
Soapberry and Gallnut Pill
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Formulas Name : Soapberry and Gallnut Pill
Chinese Name : 皂倍丹
Drug Formulation
2 soapberries (seeds removed), 1 liang gallnuts (insects removed), 1 liang calcium carbonate.
Source
Formula from *Essence of Ancient Formulas* (Vol. 2); name cited in *The Great Treasure of Health* (Vol. 2).
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
Crane-Knee Wind.
Instructions for Use
Mix 4 liang of first-press rice wine lees, 1 liang of granulated sugar, and half a tea cup of ginger juice; pound the mixture until well combined, steam until hot, and apply to the knees. If it dries, moisten it with rice wine; the condition will be cured in 10 days. For children with congenital deficiency or adults with long-standing deficiency of qi and blood, the Five-Benefit Ointment must be taken internally while this formula is applied externally to achieve effective results.
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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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Soapberry and Gallnut Pill,Crane-Knee Wind.