Sulfur-Cinnabar Dan

Sulfur-Cinnabar Dan,Indications: Abdominal distension as if a drum; the abdominal pulse is markedly pale-yellow; when tapped with a finger, it sounds hard and hollow; when pressed, it does not indent; the limbs are emaciated; and bowel movements are loose.

Formulas Name : Sulfur-Cinnabar Dan

Chinese Name : 硫朱丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of refined sulfur, 1 qian of silver vermilion.

Source

*Ji Feng*, Volume 13.

Processing

Mix the ingredients with steamed buns moistened with water to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

Indications: Abdominal distension as if a drum; the abdominal pulse is markedly pale-yellow; when tapped with a finger, it sounds hard and hollow; when pressed, it does not indent; the limbs are emaciated; and bowel movements are loose.

Instructions for Use

Take 30 pills per dose, washed down with a drink before meals.

Sulfur-Cinnabar Dan,*Ji Feng*, Volume 13.,Indications: Abdominal distension as if a drum; the abdominal pulse is markedly pale-yellow; when tapped with a finger, it sounds hard and hollow; when pressed, it does not indent; the limbs are emaciated; and bowel movements are loose.

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