Yunnan Bai Yao and the emergency pill

[Guest guest]

I recently had a tooth extracted. I two Yunnan Bai Yao capsules right

after, and I also applied the powder directly. It healed painlessly in

about two days (this was also due to the type of extraction--it was a

very simple one).

 

Yunnan Bai Yao is a " blood stasis " medication for open wounds &

bruises, and popular with martial artists. I believe it's is actually

a Ming Dynasty battlefield prescription, based heavily on Tien Chi root.

 

But here's what I've been wondering: each package, whether powder or

pills comes with one little red emergency pill " to be used in case of

severe incised or gunshot wound. " Since I've never had a severe

gunshot wound, I've amassed quite a collection of the little red

pills. Does anyone know what's in them and what is their specific action?

 

Thanks,

Jeff