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Three Substance Pills for Emergencies

Chinese Prescription: San Wu Bei Ji Wan

English Translation: Three Substance Pills for Emergencies

Formula Type: Warm the Yang and Guide Out Accumulation

Actions: Harshly purges cold accumulation.

Indications: Sudden epigastric & abdominal pain & distention with pain so intense that it feels "as if an awl is piercing the abdomen," rough, uneven breathing, a cyanotic complexion, no bowel movements, a bluish-purple tongue with a white coating, & a submerged, tight pulse. In severe cases, there may also be loss of consciousness with the mouth tightly closed. This is sudden onset of severe cold accumulation, which is attributed to cold food stagnating in the Stomach & Intestines where it completely obstructs the flow of qi.

Contraindications: Ba Dou is a toxic substance that should be used with extreme caution. Contraindicated in weak & pregnant patients & in cases of acute abdominal pain due to heat or summerheat.

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