Ingredients

12 substances in Hei Xi Dan — each links to its full herb monograph.

Bu Gu Zhi30 gTonify Yang

Chen Xiang30 gRegulate the Qi

Chuan Lian Zi30 gRegulate the Qi

Fu Zi30 gWarm the Interior and Expel Cold No specimen photographHei Xi60 gUncategorized Herbs No specimen photographHu Lu Ba30 gTonify Yang

Liu Huang60 gSubstances for External Application

Mu Xiang30 gRegulate the Qi

Rou Dou Kou30 gAstringe, Stabilize, Bind

Rou Gui60 gWarm the Interior and Expel Cold

Xiao Hui Xiang30 gWarm the Interior and Expel Cold No specimen photographYang Qi Shi30 gTonify Yang

Preparation & dosage

Pills. Dry-fry the lead and the sulphur together, then grind the ingredients into an even powder and form in to pills with wine.

3-9 grams daily with warm water.

Safety — read before use

This formula should not be taken for more than a few days to avoid lead poisoning.

Originally Appeared In:

Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)

Sources & References

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