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Child-Rearing Pill,For food stagnation and parasitic infestations, jaundice with emaciation, abdominal distension and pain, and all types of mass accumulation.

Formulas Name : Child-Rearing Pill

Chinese Name : 育儿丹

Drug Formulation

Curcuma 3 qian, Ginkgo nuts 3 liang, Croton seed powder 3 qian, Evodia fruit 3 liang, Apricot kernels 3 qian, Areca nut 3 qian, Peach kernels 3 qian, Cinnabar 1 qian, Moth-killing powder 3 qian.

Source

*National Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas* (Yuxian Formula).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with water to form pills, each weighing 1 fen.

Benefits

For food stagnation and parasitic infestations, jaundice with emaciation, abdominal distension and pain, and all types of mass accumulation.

Instructions for Use

For children aged 1–2 years, take 1 packet per dose; for those aged 3–4 years, take 1.5 packets; for those aged 5–6 years, take 2 packets. Take with plain boiled water.

Note

Contraindicated for patients with debility.

Child-Rearing Pill，*National Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas* (Yuxian Formula).，For food stagnation and parasitic infestations, jaundice with emaciation, abdominal distension and pain, and all types of mass accumulation.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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