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Coptis and Poria Pill,For deficiency syndromes.

Formulas Name : Coptis and Poria Pill

Chinese Name : 黄连茯苓丸

Drug Formulation

5 liang of Coptis, 5 liang of Poria, half a liang of Polygonum multiflorum (lightly roasted), half a liang of Acorus.

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; mix with a paste of wine and wheat flour to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For deficiency syndromes.

Instructions for Use

Take 60 pills at a time, with warm water before meals.

Coptis and Poria Pill，From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 6.，For deficiency syndromes.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 25, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 25, 2026

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