Ben Tun Pills

Ben Tun Pills,Accumulations in the kidneys manifest in the lower abdomen and extend upward to the epigastrium, resembling a piglet; they may move up or down unpredictably. If left untreated for a long time, they cause shortness of breath, bone atrophy, and weakness; this formula also treats internal blockages and the seven types of hernias in men, as well as masses and leukorrhea in women.

Formulas Name : Ben Tun Pills

Chinese Name : 奔豚丸

Drug Formulation

Magnolia Bark (processed with ginger) 7 qian, Coptis (stems removed, stir-fried) 5 qian, Poria (peeled, ground separately) 2 qian,Chuan Wutou (roasted) half qian, Alisma 2 qian, Melia azedarach (boiled in wine) 3 qian, Corydalis 1.5 qian, Whole Scorpion 1 qian, Aconite (peeled) 1 qian, Croton seed powder 4 fen, Acorus 2 qian, Angelica pubescens 1 qian, Clove half qian, Cinnamon (peeled) 2 fen.

Source

From *Dongyuan’s Prescriptions of Proven Efficacy*, Volume 2.

Processing

Except for Croton Seed Powder and Poria, which are ground into a separate powder and mixed in immediately, grind the remaining ingredients into a fine powder. Mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

Accumulations in the kidneys manifest in the lower abdomen and extend upward to the epigastrium, resembling a piglet; they may move up or down unpredictably. If left untreated for a long time, they cause shortness of breath, bone atrophy, and weakness; this formula also treats internal blockages and the seven types of hernias in men, as well as masses and leukorrhea in women.

Instructions for Use

Begin with 2 pills; add 1 pill on the first day, 2 pills on the second day, and gradually increase the dose until stools become loose. Then resume the regimen starting with 2 pills, taken before meals with salted water. Repeat this cycle; once the condition has improved by more than half, discontinue the treatment.

Ben Tun Pills,From *Dongyuan’s Prescriptions of Proven Efficacy*, Volume 2.,Accumulations in the kidneys manifest in the lower abdomen and extend upward to the epigastrium, resembling a piglet; they may move up or down unpredictably. If left untreated for a long time, they cause shortness of breath, bone atrophy, and weakness; this formula also treats internal blockages and the seven types of hernias in men, as well as masses and leukorrhea in women.

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