Luohan Pills

Luohan Pills,Effective for all injuries caused by excessive alcohol or food; undigested food and retained fluid; masses in the epigastrium; belching, acid regurgitation, and pain in the chest and abdomen; as well as for treating central deficiency-induced masses, diarrhea and loose stools from the viscera, and dysentery with red or white discharge.

Formulas Name : Luohan Pills

Chinese Name : 罗汉丸

Drug Formulation

100 grains of Amomum villosum, 100 pieces of black plum (pitted, sliced, and roasted), 100 cloves, 100 grains of black pepper, and 50 seeds of croton (extract the resin).

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 113), citing *Shi Yuanduan’s Effective Prescriptions*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; form into pills the size of mung beans using vinegar paste.

Benefits

Effective for all injuries caused by excessive alcohol or food; undigested food and retained fluid; masses in the epigastrium; belching, acid regurgitation, and pain in the chest and abdomen; as well as for treating central deficiency-induced masses, diarrhea and loose stools from the viscera, and dysentery with red or white discharge.

Instructions for Use

Take 5–7 pills per dose, with tea or wine as a vehicle.

Luohan Pills,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 113), citing *Shi Yuanduan’s Effective Prescriptions*.,Effective for all injuries caused by excessive alcohol or food; undigested food and retained fluid; masses in the epigastrium; belching, acid regurgitation, and pain in the chest and abdomen; as well as for treating central deficiency-induced masses, diarrhea and loose stools from the viscera, and dysentery with red or white discharge.

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