Astragalus Fourteen-Ingredient Pills，From *Xu Renze’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 27 of *Wai Tai*.，For diabetes. Frequent urination, copious urine output accompanied by thirst; gradually increased food and drink intake; gradual loss of muscle mass; lack of energy; and pale complexion.
Astragalus Fourteen-Ingredient Pills
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Formulas Name : Astragalus Fourteen-Ingredient Pills
Chinese Name : 黄耆十四味丸
Drug Formulation
Astragalus 5 liang, Coptis 5 liang, Trichosanthes root 5 liang, Sophora flavescens 3 liang, Scrophularia 6 liang, Trichosanthes fruit 4 liang, Lycium bark 4 liang, Dragon bone 4 liang, Smilax 4 liang, Deer antler (roasted) 4 liang,3 liang of oyster shell (roasted), 3 liang of ginseng, 3 liang of mulberry cuttlefish (roasted), and 1 sheng of schisandra berries.
Source
From *Xu Renze’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 27 of *Wai Tai*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a paulownia seed.
Benefits
For diabetes. Frequent urination, copious urine output accompanied by thirst; gradually increased food and drink intake; gradual loss of muscle mass; lack of energy; and pale complexion.
Instructions for Use
Initially take 15 pills; gradually increase to 30 pills. Take with bamboo root decoction twice daily.
Note
Avoid pork and cold water.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026
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Astragalus Fourteen-Ingredient Pills,For diabetes. Frequent urination, copious urine output accompanied by thirst; gradually increased food and drink intake; gradual loss of muscle mass; lack of energy; and pale complexion.