Translation

Lead Special Pill

Formula Type

Rescue Devastated Yang

Actions

Warms and strengthens the lower source, and forces the floating Yang downward

Source

Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (1078-1085)

Ingredients

1. Hei Xi (Lead)Toxic: Avoid usage
2. Liu Huang (Sulphur)60g
3. Fu Zi30g
4. Rou Gui60g
5. Yang Qi Shi30g
6. Bu Gu Zhi30g
7. Hu Lu Ba30g
8. Xiao Hui Xiang30g
9. Mu Xiang30g
10. Rou Dou Kou30g
11. Chen Xiang30g
12. Chuan Lian Zi30g

Indication

For two distinct presentations. True Yang deficiency where the Kidney Qi is unable to grasp the Lung Qi will present with wheezing and gasping for breath, cold extremities and cold sweat. The tongue is pale with a white, slippery coating. The pulse is submerged and faint. The second condition, Ben Tun (running piglet disorder) is associated with the kidneys and presents with a sensation of qi rapidly ascending from the lower abdomen to the chest. There is also fullness, pain and distention in the chest, epigastrium and hypochondria.

Contraindication

1. Externally-contracted pathogenic influences.
2. Yin deficiency.
3. Pregnancy.
4. To avoid lead poisoning, it should not be prescribed for more than two weeks. In general it is not used for more than two to three days.