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Citron Pills,For all cases of qi reversal, inability to retain food, or immediate vomiting.

Formulas Name : Citron Pills

Chinese Name : 香橼丸

Drug Formulation

2 liang of aged, intensely fragrant citron peel, 3 liang of genuine Sichuan fritillary bulb (core removed), 1 liang 5 qian of black-roasted angelica root, 1 liang of white akebia stem (either oven-dried or sun-dried), 3 qian of sweet platycodon root, and 1 liang of aged watermelon rind (prepared the previous year and sun-dried).

Source

From *Essentials of the Crimson Pouch*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, decoct into a concentrated liquid, and mix with white sandalwood-scented water to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For all cases of qi reversal, inability to retain food, or immediate vomiting.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with hot water. Adjust the dosage for those with severe debility.

Citron Pills,From *Essentials of the Crimson Pouch*.,For all cases of qi reversal, inability to retain food, or immediate vomiting.

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