Siwu Pills

Siwu Pills,Mass accumulation in the chest and abdomen, difficulty digesting bitter foods, fullness in the chest and flanks.

Formulas Name : Siwu Pills

Chinese Name : 四物丸

Drug Formulation

Euphorbia 5 fen (crushed, roasted until the color changes), Datura flower 4 fen (roasted), Apricot kernel 1 fen, Croton seed 100 pieces (peeled and pitted, roasted).

Source

From *Fan Wang’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; form into pills the size of a small bean using egg yolk or honey.

Benefits

Mass accumulation in the chest and abdomen, difficulty digesting bitter foods, fullness in the chest and flanks.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill per dose, 3 times daily, increasing by 1 pill each day until no further improvement is observed; to induce a purgative effect, take 7 pills at once; the stool will resemble clear lacquer or stale water. For women with lingering lactation disorders or retained fluid, nourish the body after the purgation and avoid drinking cold water. Strong, healthy adults should take 5 pills before meals.

Note

Avoid wild boar meat and asparagus.

Siwu Pills,From *Fan Wang’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.,Mass accumulation in the chest and abdomen, difficulty digesting bitter foods, fullness in the chest and flanks.

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