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Baiwei Ten-Ingredient Pill

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Baiwei Ten-Ingredient Pill,For lingering symptoms following an epidemic, with a physically weak and emaciated constitution, characterized by frequent headaches, dry lips and mouth, and alternating chills and fever occurring at specific times.

Formulas Name : Baiwei Ten-Ingredient Pill

Chinese Name : 白薇十味丸

Drug Formulation

Baiwei 3 liang, Zhimu 4 liang, Diguipi 3 liang, Ganshi 6 liang, Maimendong 5 liang (core removed), Gancao 4 liang (roasted), Shuqi 3 liang, Weirui 3 liang, Jupi 2 liang, Renshen 3 liang.

Source

From *Formulas of Xu Renze*, cited in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder, then mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For lingering symptoms following an epidemic, with a physically weak and emaciated constitution, characterized by frequent headaches, dry lips and mouth, and alternating chills and fever occurring at specific times.

Instructions for Use

Initially, take 15 pills with water twice daily; gradually increase the dose to 30 pills. After taking the formula for three or more days, monitor abdominal sensations; if heat is felt, take the pills before meals. If the pills cannot be swallowed with plain water, take them with a decoction of black plum.

Note

Avoid Chinese cabbage, seaweed, and wild mustard.

Baiwei Ten-Ingredient Pill,From *Formulas of Xu Renze*, cited in Volume 3 of *Wai Tai*.,For lingering symptoms following an epidemic, with a physically weak and emaciated constitution, characterized by frequent headaches, dry lips and mouth, and alternating chills and fever occurring at specific times.

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