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Zi Xia Dan for Treating Toxins

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Zi Xia Dan for Treating Toxins,For boils and abscesses on the back, unexplained swellings and toxic sores, hard lumps and nodules—whether already formed without swelling or diffuse swelling that has not ruptured—as well as injuries from falls or blows.

Formulas Name : Zi Xia Dan for Treating Toxins

Chinese Name : 治毒紫霞丹

Drug Formulation

1 qian 2 fen of Western Calamus, 1 liang 2 qian of Resin of the Tenghuang Tree (processed and purified), 1 liang 2 qian of Rhubarb, 1 liang 2 qian of Ginseng and Sumac, 6 qian of Indian Turmeric, 6 qian of Mingyao Huang, 6 qian of Powdered Tea,Plum Borneol 1 qian 2 fen, Asafoetida 3 qian, Myrrh (oil removed) 1 liang 2 qian, Dragon’s Blood 6 qian, Musk 1 qian 2 fen, Frankincense (oil removed) 1 liang 2 qian.

Source

*National Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas* (Hangzhou Formula).

Processing

Take the purified powders of each ingredient, mix with refined honey to form pills, each weighing 5 fen when damp, coat with gold leaf, and seal with a wax shell.

Benefits

For boils and abscesses on the back, unexplained swellings and toxic sores, hard lumps and nodules—whether already formed without swelling or diffuse swelling that has not ruptured—as well as injuries from falls or blows.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill per dose; double the dose for severe cases. Dissolve in warm wine and take orally. For external use, apply strong tea juice to the affected area.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women.

Zi Xia Dan for Treating Toxins,*National Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas* (Hangzhou Formula).,For boils and abscesses on the back, unexplained swellings and toxic sores, hard lumps and nodules—whether already formed without swelling or diffuse swelling that has not ruptured—as well as injuries from falls or blows.

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