Appetite-Stimulating Pills

Appetite-Stimulating Pills,

Formulas Name : Appetite-Stimulating Pills

Chinese Name : 思食丸

Drug Formulation

Shenqu 9 qian (roasted), wheat bran 6 qian (roasted), ginseng 2 qian, dried ginger (roasted) 2 qian, black plum (pitted) 5 qian, licorice (roasted) 2 qian.

Source

From *Simple Formulas*, citing a secret formula by Dr. Cai (see *Collected Medical Formulas*, Vol. 100).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a chicken’s egg.

Instructions for Use

Take 2–3 pills per dose, washed down with plain hot water.

Appetite-Stimulating Pills,From *Simple Formulas*, citing a secret formula by Dr. Cai (see *Collected Medical Formulas*, Vol. 100).,

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