Evil-Repelling and Spleen-Activating Pills

Evil-Repelling and Spleen-Activating Pills,Yellow Edema Syndrome. Caused by exposure to damp, foul air, this condition affects the Spleen Meridian, resulting in generalized yellowing and swelling of the body. Eating causes chest tightness; urination is unimpeded; and physical activity leads to shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Evil-Repelling and Spleen-Activating Pills

Chinese Name : 辟恶启脾丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Atractylodes lancea, 5 qian of Agastache rugosa (powdered), 5 qian of Poria cocos (powdered), 5 qian of Citrus reticulata peel (powdered), 5 qian of Pinellia ternata (powdered), 5 qian of Amomum villosum (powdered), 5 qian of Glycyrrhiza uralensis (powdered), 5 qian of Cyperus rotundus (powdered), 5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala (powdered), 5 qian of Shenqu (powdered), 5 qian of Tribulus terrestris (powdered),Green alum 4 liang (stir-fried with vinegar 7 times, spread out on the ground to remove the toxic heat, then ground), soapberry 2 liang, red dates 6 liang (steamed, peeled and pitted).

Source

From *Yi Ji*, Volume 8.

Processing

First, decoct the soapberry to make one large bowl of broth; then add the red dates and simmer, stirring until it becomes a paste. Add the powdered ingredients listed above and pound into pills.

Benefits

Yellow Edema Syndrome. Caused by exposure to damp, foul air, this condition affects the Spleen Meridian, resulting in generalized yellowing and swelling of the body. Eating causes chest tightness; urination is unimpeded; and physical activity leads to shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Take a dose about the size of a coin each time, taken morning and evening with ginger tea or plain hot water. If red spots appear on the body after taking the medicine, immediately prepare jujube tea or honeysuckle and licorice tea to drink; once the jaundice subsides and the swelling disappears, it is not necessary to finish the entire prescription; if not yet fully recovered, reduce the daily dose by half.

Evil-Repelling and Spleen-Activating Pills,From *Yi Ji*, Volume 8.,Yellow Edema Syndrome. Caused by exposure to damp, foul air, this condition affects the Spleen Meridian, resulting in generalized yellowing and swelling of the body. Eating causes chest tightness; urination is unimpeded; and physical activity leads to shortness of breath.

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