Fennel Seed Pills

Fennel Seed Pills,Spleen deficiency. Wasting and emaciation of the skin and flesh; sallow or dark complexion; weakness in the limbs; pain in the feet and knees; irregular bowel movements; or wind-deficiency rising upward, causing dizziness, blurred vision, heaviness in the limbs, mental confusion, and a strong desire to lie down.

Formulas Name : Fennel Seed Pills

Chinese Name : 茴香子丸

Drug Formulation

Fennel Seeds (imported varieties are best) 2 liang, Aconite Root (roasted until cracked, with skin and pith removed) 2 liang, Morinda Root (with core removed) 2 liang, Sichuan Pepper (with seeds and closed tips removed, stir-fried until sweating) 2 liang, Achyranthes Root (soaked in wine overnight, then baked) 2 liang,Cistanche (soaked in wine until soft, finely chopped, and baked) 2 liang, Rock Salt (ground) 2 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 86.

Processing

Grind all the herbs except the rock salt into a fine powder, mix thoroughly, and blend evenly. Boil 2–3 pairs of sheep or pig kidneys until very tender, remove the tendons and membranes, and finely chop. Mash the kidneys until smooth, mix with the herbal powder, and pound in a mortar and pestle until thoroughly blended and well-cooked. Form into pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

Spleen deficiency. Wasting and emaciation of the skin and flesh; sallow or dark complexion; weakness in the limbs; pain in the feet and knees; irregular bowel movements; or wind-deficiency rising upward, causing dizziness, blurred vision, heaviness in the limbs, mental confusion, and a strong desire to lie down.

Instructions for Use

Take 20–30 pills per dose on an empty stomach, washed down with salted water or wine.

Fennel Seed Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 86.,Spleen deficiency. Wasting and emaciation of the skin and flesh; sallow or dark complexion; weakness in the limbs; pain in the feet and knees; irregular bowel movements; or wind-deficiency rising upward, causing dizziness, blurred vision, heaviness in the limbs, mental confusion, and a strong desire to lie down.

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