Zhen Ling Dan (Rouse the Spirit Special Pill)
Formula 15 of 17 in Formulas that Stabilize and Bind
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Dark purple tongue, possibly with purple spots
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Submerged, thin, and wiry pulse
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- Section not completed...
Preparation Notes:
- Pills. Grind all substances, except Zhu Sha, into an even powder. Mix with water and 120 grams of ground glutinous rice, and form into pills. The pills are then coated with Zhu Sha.
- Take one 9-12 gram pill, once a day with warm water or wine on an empty stomach.
Originally Appeared In:
- Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Large Intestine, Stomach, Heart, Liver, Spleen, Pericardium
There are 6 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Yu Liang Shi (Limonite, Limonitum)Quantity = 120 grams
Channels:
LI, ST
Properties:
Sweet, Astringent, Neutral
Latin:
Limonite
Chinese:
禹馀粮
Tone Marks:
yú liáng shí
Translation:
Surplus Grain Store
Quantity = 120 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Fluoritum
Chinese:
紫石英
Tone Marks:
zĭ shí yīng
Translation:
Purple Stone Radiance
Quantity = 120 grams
Channels:
ST, LI. (SP)
Properties:
Sweet, Sour, Astringent, Warm
Latin:
Hallyositum Rubrum
Chinese:
赤石脂
Tone Marks:
chì shí zhī
Alt Names:
Hong Gao Ling, Chi Shi Tu
Translation:
Crimson Stone Resin
Quantity = 120 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV, PER
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Haematitum
Chinese:
代赭石
Tone Marks:
dài zhĕ shí
Translation:
Red Stone from Dai Country
Quantity = 60 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV, SP
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Warm
Latin:
Resina Olibani
Chinese:
乳香
Tone Marks:
rŭ xiāng
Translation:
Fragrant Milk
Quantity = 60 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV, SP
Properties:
Bitter, Neutral
Latin:
Resina Myrrhae
Chinese:
没药
Tone Marks:
mò yào
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