Tongzhong Pills

Tongzhong Pills,For children with constipation, pain and distension in the epigastrium, and restlessness and shortness of breath upon lying down.

Formulas Name : Tongzhong Pills

Chinese Name : 通中丸

Drug Formulation

Sichuan rhubarb 1 liang (chopped, lightly roasted), croton seed powder 2 fen, soapberry 1 liang (unworm-eaten, with skin and seeds removed, charred until black).

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 92.

Processing

Grind the rhubarb and soapberry pods into a fine powder, mix with the croton seed powder until uniform, and form into pills the size of mung beans using refined honey.

Benefits

For children with constipation, pain and distension in the epigastrium, and restlessness and shortness of breath upon lying down.

Instructions for Use

For children aged 4–5, take 3 pills per dose, washed down with warm water.

Tongzhong Pills,From *Shenghui*, Volume 92.,For children with constipation, pain and distension in the epigastrium, and restlessness and shortness of breath upon lying down.

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