Xiao Shen Dan

Xiao Shen Dan,

Formulas Name : Xiao Shen Dan

Chinese Name : 小神丹

Drug Formulation

3 jin of Zhen Dan, 1 jin of white honey.

Source

From *Baopuzi: Inner Compilation*, Volume 11.

Processing

Mix the ingredients, expose them to sunlight, then decoct until the mixture is suitable for forming pills; roll into pills the size of sesame seeds.

Instructions for Use

Take 10 pills every morning; take them continuously over the long term.

Xiao Shen Dan,From *Baopuzi: Inner Compilation*, Volume 11.,

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