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Soul-Soothing and Spirit-Stabilizing Pill

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Soul-Soothing and Spirit-Stabilizing Pill,For sudden onset of evil spirits, epilepsy, epidemic febrile diseases, and mental derangement.

Formulas Name : Soul-Soothing and Spirit-Stabilizing Pill

Chinese Name : 安魂定魄丹

Drug Formulation

2 liang of black lead, 1 liang of mercury, 1 liang of sulfur (finely ground).

Source

*Shenghui* (Volume 95).

Processing

First, melt the lead into a liquid; then add the mercury and stir until uniform. After a considerable time, add the sulfur powder; the mixture should turn emerald green. Stir thoroughly, then remove from heat and allow to cool. Grind finely into a powder, mix with soft rice, and form into pills the size of mung beans.

Benefits

For sudden onset of evil spirits, epilepsy, epidemic febrile diseases, and mental derangement.

Instructions for Use

Take 7 pills per dose, ground with freshly drawn water.

Soul-Soothing and Spirit-Stabilizing Pill,*Shenghui* (Volume 95).,For sudden onset of evil spirits, epilepsy, epidemic febrile diseases, and mental derangement.

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