Qi Pi Pills

Qi Pi Pills,For cold-induced stagnation and accumulation, with blockage and knotted mass; severe pain around the navel; abdominal distension and fullness; and chest oppression and fullness; as well as when wind invades the viscera, due to accumulated anxiety and resentment, overexertion, injury to tendons and vessels, emaciation, and inability to eat or drink.

Formulas Name : Qi Pi Pills

Chinese Name : 气痞丸

Drug Formulation

Aconite Root 2 fen (roasted), Licorice Root 2 fen (toasted), Cornflower Seeds 2 fen (roasted), Rhubarb 2 fen, Ligusticum Root 2 fen, Peony Root 2 fen, Poria 2 fen (toasted; one formula includes Alisma but omits Poria, while another includes Cinnamon Bark but omits Poria).

Source

From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the above herbs into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

For cold-induced stagnation and accumulation, with blockage and knotted mass; severe pain around the navel; abdominal distension and fullness; and chest oppression and fullness; as well as when wind invades the viscera, due to accumulated anxiety and resentment, overexertion, injury to tendons and vessels, emaciation, and inability to eat or drink.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 pills per dose, twice daily; if no improvement is seen, gradually increase to 5 or 7 pills.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, pork, and cold water.

Qi Pi Pills,From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.,For cold-induced stagnation and accumulation, with blockage and knotted mass; severe pain around the navel; abdominal distension and fullness; and chest oppression and fullness; as well as when wind invades the viscera, due to accumulated anxiety and resentment, overexertion, injury to tendons and vessels, emaciation, and inability to eat or drink.

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