Tiger Claw Pills,From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 254.,For madness caused by evil spirits and ghosts, characterized by delusional speech, frantic running, and a dazed state where the patient fails to recognize people.
Tiger Claw Pills
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Formulas Name : Tiger Claw Pills
Chinese Name : 虎爪丸
Drug Formulation
Tiger Claw (charred) 3 liang, Cinnabar (finely ground; one version uses red cinnabar) 1 liang, Realgar (finely ground) 1 liang, Crab Claw (charred) 1 liang.
Source
From *Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 254.
Processing
Grind all ingredients except those specified to be ground into a fine powder; then mix in the ground ingredients and blend thoroughly. Melt wax and form into pills the size of a paulownia seed.
Benefits
For madness caused by evil spirits and ghosts, characterized by delusional speech, frantic running, and a dazed state where the patient fails to recognize people.
Instructions for Use
Burn this formula on New Year’s Day or in places where fox spirits or other malevolent spirits are present.
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Tiger Claw Pills,For madness caused by evil spirits and ghosts, characterized by delusional speech, frantic running, and a dazed state where the patient fails to recognize people.