Achyranthes and Cistanche Pills，*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 186.，Indicated for abdominal pain due to deficiency-cold of the internal organs, or small intestine qi, or red and scanty urine.
Achyranthes and Cistanche Pills
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All references in this article to TCM syndrome differentiation, herbal medicines, teas, and decoctions are intended to promote TCM culture and are provided solely for educational and reference purposes.
Formulas Name : Achyranthes and Cistanche Pills
Chinese Name : 牛膝苁蓉丸
Drug Formulation
Achyranthes root (sliced, soaked in wine, and roasted) 2 liang; Cistanche (soaked in wine for 3 days, then roasted dry) 2 liang; Psoralea (roasted) 1 liang; Fenugreek 1 liang; Fennel seeds (roasted) 1 liang; Goji berries 1 liang; Melia fruit 1 liang; Morinda root (core removed) 1 liang;White Aconite Root (roasted) 1 liang, Aconite Root (roasted until cracked, with skin and pith removed) 1 liang, Rock Salt 1 liang, Notopterygium (with root tip removed) 1 liang, Angelica (with root tip removed) 1 liang, Sichuan Pepper (with seeds and closed pods removed, stir-fried until sweating) 1 liang, White Tribulus (stir-fried) 1 liang, Astragalus (chopped, stir-fried) 1 liang.
Source
*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 186.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and divide into three portions. Use two of these portions to make pills the size of a Paulownia seed by boiling them with a paste made from wine in which Achyranthes and Cistanche have been soaked beforehand.
Benefits
Indicated for abdominal pain due to deficiency-cold of the internal organs, or small intestine qi, or red and scanty urine.
Instructions for Use
Take 20 to 30 pills per dose on an empty stomach, washed down with warm salted wine. After one month of treatment, a flush will appear on the face, warmth will be felt below the navel, appetite for food and drink will improve, and drowsiness will diminish—these are signs of effectiveness. The remaining medicine is made into a powder.For abdominal pain caused by exposure to cold, mix 1 qian bi of the medicine with mutton kidney or mutton, add half a qian bi of rock salt, roast until fragrant and cooked through, and consume with warm wine. For small intestine colic or red, scanty, and painful urination, take 1 qian bi per dose, add a small amount each of anise seeds and rock salt, boil in 1 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen, and take on an empty stomach before meals.
Copyright: Excerpt from *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 186., Copyright belongs to the Original Author and all original sources, This article was shared by DeDe on August 30, 2026, Please credit the source and include a link to the original article when reposting.
Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026
Correct Content Errors: Errors may occur during the writing, editing, translation, and publication of website content. If you find any errors or inaccurate information in this article, please feel free to Contact Us to report them, and we will correct them promptly.
FDA Disclaimer: The descriptions of the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicines, herbal teas, decoctions, and formulas, as well as the content on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic theory and traditional TCM therapies contained on this site, are intended solely for the purpose of popularizing TCM culture and serving as an educational reference; they do not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Please do not attempt to use these products on your own without proper guidance. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are experiencing any physical discomfort, please consult a licensed healthcare professional and seek treatment at a reputable medical institution. This platform assumes no responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of herbs or formulas by any individual based on the information provided on this site. Please read Medical Disclaimer.
Achyranthes and Cistanche Pills,Indicated for abdominal pain due to deficiency-cold of the internal organs, or small intestine qi, or red and scanty urine.