Ingredients

9 substances in Zhi Bao Dan — each links to its full herb monograph.

No specimen photographAn Xi Xiang45 gAromatic Substances that Open the Orifices

Bing Pian0.3 gAromatic Substances that Open the Orifices No specimen photographDai Mao30 gUncategorized Herbs

Hu Po30 gAnchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit No specimen photographNiu Huang15 gAromatic Substances that Open the Orifices No specimen photographShe Xiang0.3 gAromatic Substances that Open the Orifices

Xi Jiao30 gCool the Blood

Xiong Huang30 gSubstances for External Application No specimen photographZhu Sha30 gAnchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit

Preparation & dosage

Grind each substance into a powder and sift together.

Take one 3 gram pill, 1-3 times a day with warm water

The final powder can also be dissolved and taken in warm water.

Shui Niu Jiao should be substituted for Xi Jiao (endangered)

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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