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Xiong Dou Pills,For a "ghost fetus" with a full pulse.

Formulas Name : Xiong Dou Pills

Chinese Name : 雄豆丸

Drug Formulation

2 liang of realgar, 1 liang of croton seed, 1 liang of podophyllum, 1 liang of mangcao, 1 liang of cinnabar, 3 liang of otter liver, 1 liang of lizard (roasted), and 1 liang of centipede (roasted).

Source

*Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 28.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For a "ghost fetus" with a full pulse.

Instructions for Use

Pound with honey into a rod, wrap in cotton, and insert into the vagina, leaving the tip protruding; the medicine should be inserted about one chi deep. Continue until a purgative effect occurs.

Xiong Dou Pills，*Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 28.，For a “ghost fetus” with a full pulse.

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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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