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Zhao Family’s Minor Elixir

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Zhao Family’s Minor Elixir,For all types of malignant boils, unexplained swellings and abscesses, as well as seasonal colds and typhoid fever characterized by aversion to cold, high fever, and absence of sweat in the early stages.

Formulas Name : Zhao Family’s Minor Elixir

Chinese Name : 赵府小灵丹

Drug Formulation

Frankincense, myrrh, mercuric oxide, dragon’s blood, cinnabar, Sichuan aconite root tip, wild aconite root tip, croton seed powder, Asarum, and toad venom—each in equal parts; musk—half the amount.

Source

*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, form into pills the size of a millet grain using glutinous rice paste, and coat with realgar.

Benefits

For all types of malignant boils, unexplained swellings and abscesses, as well as seasonal colds and typhoid fever characterized by aversion to cold, high fever, and absence of sweat in the early stages.

Instructions for Use

Take 15 pills per dose; for children, 5–7 pills. Split 3 scallion whites lengthwise, place the pills inside, chew thoroughly, and wash down with good wine. Cover with a blanket until sweat breaks out.

Zhao Family’s Minor Elixir,*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 15.,For all types of malignant boils, unexplained swellings and abscesses, as well as seasonal colds and typhoid fever characterized by aversion to cold, high fever, and absence of sweat in the early stages.

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