Cistanche Pill,Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 20 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.,For blood deficiency, emaciation, and night sweats.
Cistanche Pill
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Formulas Name : Cistanche Pill
Chinese Name : 苁蓉丹
Drug Formulation
Cistanche (soaked in wine overnight, outer skin scraped off, then dried) 1 liang; Soft-shelled Turtle Carapace (coated with vinegar and roasted until yellow; the frills may be removed) 1 liang; Astragalus (chopped) half a liang; Polygonum multiflorum half a liang; Angelica sinensis half a liang.
Source
Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 20 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of millet grains.
Benefits
For blood deficiency, emaciation, and night sweats.
Instructions for Use
Take 10 pills each time, washed down with warm rice water before meals.
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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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Cistanche Pill,For blood deficiency, emaciation, and night sweats.