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Angelica and Dragon’s Blood Pills

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Angelica and Dragon’s Blood Pills,For cases of internal accumulation of liver fire, impaired digestion due to deficient stomach qi, pain and distension in the flanks and abdomen, constipation, and a rapid, forceful pulse.

Formulas Name : Angelica and Dragon’s Blood Pills

Chinese Name : 当归龙荟丸

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Angelica sinensis, 3 liang of Rheum palmatum, 3 liang of Gentiana scabra, 3 liang of Aloe vera, 1.5 liang of Coptis chinensis, 3 liang of Indigo naturalis, 1.5 liang of Scutellaria baicalensis, 1 liang of Aquilaria agallocha, 1.5 liang of Phellodendron amurense, and 1.5 liang of Gardenia jasminoides.

Source

*Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 18.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with refined honey to form pills.

Benefits

For cases of internal accumulation of liver fire, impaired digestion due to deficient stomach qi, pain and distension in the flanks and abdomen, constipation, and a rapid, forceful pulse.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with Bamboo Leaf Decoction.

Angelica and Dragon’s Blood Pills,*Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 18.,For cases of internal accumulation of liver fire, impaired digestion due to deficient stomach qi, pain and distension in the flanks and abdomen, constipation, and a rapid, forceful pulse.

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