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Bianyin Pill,Indicated for wind-phlegm obstructing the diaphragm with ascending heat, as well as undigested milk or food, abdominal distension, and labored breathing.

Formulas Name : Bianyin Pill

Chinese Name : 褊银丸

Drug Formulation

Croton seed (remove skin, oil, and inner membrane; grind finely) half liang; mercury half liang; black lead 2 qian and a half (mercury precipitate); musk 5 fen (ground separately); high-quality ink 8 qian (ground).

Source

From *Direct Decisions on Pediatric Medicines and Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the castor bean powder and ink together until uniform, then mix in the mercury granules and musk. Form into pills the size of mung beans using aged rice porridge, and shape them into tight, compact pills.

Benefits

Indicated for wind-phlegm obstructing the diaphragm with ascending heat, as well as undigested milk or food, abdominal distension, and labored breathing.

Instructions for Use

For each dose: 1 pill for a 1-year-old; 2–3 pills for 2–3-year-olds; 5–6 pills for children 5 years and older. Take after meals with cooled boiled mint tea. Do not let the pills dissolve; adjust the dosage according to the patient’s condition (deficiency or excess).

Bianyin Pill，From *Direct Decisions on Pediatric Medicines and Syndromes*, Volume 2.，Indicated for wind-phlegm obstructing the diaphragm with ascending heat, as well as undigested milk or food, abdominal distension, and labored breathing.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 19, 2026

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