Sympathetic Pills

Sympathetic Pills,All diseases caused by qi disorders; personal and professional setbacks; disappointment regarding fame and fortune; depression and distress; emotional distress; loss of appetite; sallow complexion and emaciation; tightness in the chest and diaphragm; oppression and discomfort; and all women’s ailments.

Formulas Name : Sympathetic Pills

Chinese Name : 交感丸

Drug Formulation

Xiangfu 1 liang (roasted), Poria 4 liang, Amber 5 qian.

Source

From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills weighing 3 qian each.

Benefits

All diseases caused by qi disorders; personal and professional setbacks; disappointment regarding fame and fortune; depression and distress; emotional distress; loss of appetite; sallow complexion and emaciation; tightness in the chest and diaphragm; oppression and discomfort; and all women’s ailments.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill per dose, chew thoroughly, twice daily in the morning and evening, and swallow with plain boiling water.

Note

Avoid anger and rich, heavy foods.

Sympathetic Pills,From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.,All diseases caused by qi disorders; personal and professional setbacks; disappointment regarding fame and fortune; depression and distress; emotional distress; loss of appetite; sallow complexion and emaciation; tightness in the chest and diaphragm; oppression and discomfort; and all women’s ailments.

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