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Chili Jia Pills,For stroke, loss of vital energy, sudden fainting, and loss of consciousness; clenched jaws; cold-induced qi obstruction; sudden pain in the chest and abdomen, potentially leading to syncope; phlegm-induced qi obstruction causing sudden unconsciousness; as well as epidemic diseases and cholera characterized by abdominal pain, chest fullness, and an inability to vomit or have a bowel movement, potentially leading to unconsciousness.

Formulas Name : Chili Jia Pills

Chinese Name : 吃力伽丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Chili Jia (i.e., Atractylodes macrocephala), 1 liang of Guangming Sand (ground), 1 liang of Musk (Dangmenzi),1 liang of Terminalia chebula bark, 1 liang of Cyperus rotundus (medium-white), 1 liang of Agarwood (heavy-grade), 1 liang of Aquilaria agallocha, 1 liang of Clove, 1 liang of Benzoin, 1 liang of White Sandalwood, 1 liang of Piper longum (superior grade), 1 liang of Rhinoceros Horn, half a liang of Aquilaria agallocha (smoked), half a liang of Styrax, and half a liang of Borneol.

Source

Quoted from *Guangji Fang* in Volume 13 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into an extremely fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a paulownia seed. Seal them with beeswax and store in an airtight container to prevent air from escaping.

Benefits

For stroke, loss of vital energy, sudden fainting, and loss of consciousness; clenched jaws; cold-induced qi obstruction; sudden pain in the chest and abdomen, potentially leading to syncope; phlegm-induced qi obstruction causing sudden unconsciousness; as well as epidemic diseases and cholera characterized by abdominal pain, chest fullness, and an inability to vomit or have a bowel movement, potentially leading to unconsciousness.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 pills each morning; grind them with well water in a clean vessel and consume the mixture. For the elderly and children, crush 1 pill and take it; take another pill the size of a marble, wrap it in wax paper, place it in a crimson pouch, and wear it over the heart. Use cold or warm water as needed.

Note

Avoid raw meat and blood, peaches, plums, sparrow meat, blue carp, and vinegar.

Chili Jia Pills，Quoted from *Guangji Fang* in Volume 13 of *Wai Tai*.，For stroke, loss of vital energy, sudden fainting, and loss of consciousness; clenched jaws; cold-induced qi obstruction; sudden pain in the chest and abdomen, potentially leading to syncope; phlegm-induced qi obstruction causing sudden unconsciousness; as well as epidemic diseases and cholera characterized by abdominal pain, chest fullness, and an inability to vomit or have a bowel movement, potentially leading to unconsciousness.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 20, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 20, 2026

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