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Red Spirit Elixir
红灵丹 〔紅靈丹〕 hóng líng dān
Source: Zhōng Yī Wài Kē Xué Jiǎng Yì 中医外科学讲义
Ingredients
- Zhū shā gēn (朱砂根 Ardisiae Crenatae Radix, coral ardisia [root]) 6g
- Xiāo shí (硝石 Nitrum , niter) 60g
- Xióng huáng (雄黄 Realgar , realgar) 30g
- Péng shā (硼砂 Borax , borax) 30g
- Qīng méng shí (青礞石 Chloriti Lapis, chlorite [schist]) 24g
- Shè xiāng (麝香 Moschus , musk) 18g
- Bīng piàn (冰片 Borneolum , borneol) 18g
Actions: Repels foulness and opens the orifices.
Indications: Summerheat damage characterized by
Method: Grind together into a powder.
Dosage: 0.3–0.6g 1–2 times a day with warm water. Half doses for infants and children.
Similar: Xíng jūn sǎn (行军散 Troop-Marching Powder)
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