Xianfan Pills

Xianfan Pills,

Formulas Name : Xianfan Pills

Chinese Name : 仙饭丸

Drug Formulation

3 sheng of Shangdang sesame seeds (sorted and cleaned).

Source

*Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 68.

Processing

Sew a bag from fresh white cloth, fill it with the sesame seeds, and soak in clean water for one hour. Knead the bag by hand to remove all oily foam until the water runs clear. Remove and steam in a steamer until thoroughly heated through, then sun-dry. Repeat this process of steaming and sun-drying nine times. If not steamed thoroughly, it may cause hair loss. After steaming and sun-drying to remove the husks, roast until fragrant and grind into a fine powder. Mix with refined honey or jujube paste to form pills the size of a marble.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill at a time on an empty stomach, dissolving it in light wine; take three times daily. Regular use is recommended.

Note

Abstain from sexual intercourse for the first month of treatment.

Xianfan Pills,*Jiyang Gangmu*, Volume 68.,

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