Trichosanthes and Lycopodium Pills

Trichosanthes and Lycopodium Pills,For those with difficulty urinating due to water retention, who suffer from thirst.

Formulas Name : Trichosanthes and Lycopodium Pills

Chinese Name : 栝楼瞿麦丸

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Trichosanthes root, 3 liang of Poria, 3 liang of Dioscorea, 1 piece of Aconite (roasted), and 1 liang of Lycopodium.

Source

From *The Golden Cabinet*, Volume Middle.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

For those with difficulty urinating due to water retention, who suffer from thirst.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 pills per dose, washed down with liquid, 3 times daily; if no improvement is seen, increase the dose to 7–8 pills. Improvement is indicated by unimpeded urination and a warm sensation in the abdomen.

Trichosanthes and Lycopodium Pills,From *The Golden Cabinet*, Volume Middle.,For those with difficulty urinating due to water retention, who suffer from thirst.

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