Worm-Seeking Pills

Worm-Seeking Pills,Effective for various types of stagnant qi and cold-induced arthralgia.

Formulas Name : Worm-Seeking Pills

Chinese Name : 寻积丸

Drug Formulation

Croton seeds, as needed (ground finely with the husks); Coptis; and raw wheat flour, each in equal parts.

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 169.

Processing

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, then form them into pills the size of a paulownia seed using cold water. Next, roast wheat bran and earth ash over alternating high and low heat until dry. Place a bowl of cold water nearby; once the pills are dry, test one pill by placing it in the cold water—it should float on the surface.

Benefits

Effective for various types of stagnant qi and cold-induced arthralgia.

Instructions for Use

Take 5–7 to 10 pills per dose, washed down with warm water in the evening; take three times daily.

Worm-Seeking Pills,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 169.,Effective for various types of stagnant qi and cold-induced arthralgia.

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