Tai Su Dan，From *Bai Yi*, Volume 1, citing a formula by Zhou Yanguang.，Indicated for cold stagnation with lung deficiency, phlegm-induced wheezing and shortness of breath, prolonged cough with blood in the sputum; as well as qi deficiency with susceptibility to cold, loose stools from zang-fu organ dysfunction, spleen and stomach weakness resulting in inability to retain food; chronic cold due to deficiency, sudden collapse from vomiting and diarrhea, cold syndrome in typhoid fever, and cold extremities.
Tai Su Dan
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Formulas Name : Tai Su Dan
Chinese Name : 太素丹
Drug Formulation
1 liang of refined stalactite powder, 2 qian of genuine yangqishi (calcined over a moderate fire on a new tile until glowing red; remove from heat, allow to cool, and grind to a very fine powder).
Source
From *Bai Yi*, Volume 1, citing a formula by Zhou Yanguang.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with the tip of a glutinous rice dumpling, and form into pills the size of a chicken’s head.
Benefits
Indicated for cold stagnation with lung deficiency, phlegm-induced wheezing and shortness of breath, prolonged cough with blood in the sputum; as well as qi deficiency with susceptibility to cold, loose stools from zang-fu organ dysfunction, spleen and stomach weakness resulting in inability to retain food; chronic cold due to deficiency, sudden collapse from vomiting and diarrhea, cold syndrome in typhoid fever, and cold extremities.
Instructions for Use
When mixing the formula, add 1 qian of white limestone; stir continuously in a large bowl until the mixture reaches 8–9 parts firmness. Air-dry, then polish with talc powder using a new piece of coarse cloth until glossy. Take 2 to 3 pills per dose on an empty stomach, washed down with ginseng decoction or aged rice drink.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Tai Su Dan,Indicated for cold stagnation with lung deficiency, phlegm-induced wheezing and shortness of breath, prolonged cough with blood in the sputum; as well as qi deficiency with susceptibility to cold, loose stools from zang-fu organ dysfunction, spleen and stomach weakness resulting in inability to retain food; chronic cold due to deficiency, sudden collapse from vomiting and diarrhea, cold syndrome in typhoid fever, and cold extremities.