Stiff Silkworm and Curcuma Pill

Stiff Silkworm and Curcuma Pill,For swollen head syndrome and throat obstruction.

Formulas Name : Stiff Silkworm and Curcuma Pill

Chinese Name : 僵黄丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of White Stiff Silkworm, 2 liang of Rhubarb.

Source

From *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 7, citing Yi Lao’s formula.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; mix with fresh ginger juice to form pills the size of a marble.

Benefits

For swollen head syndrome and throat obstruction.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill at a time, washed down with well water.

Stiff Silkworm and Curcuma Pill,From *The Treasure of Eastern Medicine: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 7, citing Yi Lao’s formula.,For swollen head syndrome and throat obstruction.

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