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Sulfur-Mercury Pill,For vomiting and gastric reflux.

Formulas Name : Sulfur-Mercury Pill

Chinese Name : 硫汞丹

Drug Formulation

8 qian of mercury, 2 qian of raw sulfur powder.

Source

From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Processing

Place both ingredients in an oil-free crucible, melt over low heat, and stir with a willow twig; if smoke or flames appear, sprinkle with vinegar. Wait until the mixture forms granules, then grind into a fine powder. Use a bamboo pestle to shape into pills the size of mung beans.

Benefits

For vomiting and gastric reflux.

Instructions for Use

Take 30 pills at a time, washed down with a decoction of fresh ginger and tangerine peel.

Sulfur-Mercury Pill,From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.,For vomiting and gastric reflux.

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