Tai Ji Dan

Tai Ji Dan,For coughs.

Formulas Name : Tai Ji Dan

Chinese Name : 太极丹

Drug Formulation

Gallnuts, in any amount.

Source

From *He’s Treatise on Saving Lives*, Volume 2.

Processing

Crush and remove any insects; boil white glutinous rice using the method for making soy sauce; when it dries, add more liquid; sun-dry until it resembles wheat gluten; then either cut into thin slices or grind into a fine powder to form pills.

Benefits

For coughs.

Instructions for Use

Take a small amount in the mouth at a time.

Tai Ji Dan,From *He’s Treatise on Saving Lives*, Volume 2.,For coughs.

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