Cow Bile and Cinnamon Twig Pills

Cow Bile and Cinnamon Twig Pills,Water-related disorders.

Formulas Name : Cow Bile and Cinnamon Twig Pills

Chinese Name : 牛黄桂枝丸

Drug Formulation

6 zhu of ox bile (ground), 12 zhu of cinnamon twigs (one formula calls for 6 zhu), 12 zhu of oyster shell (roasted and ground), 12 zhu of pepper seeds (one formula calls for 24 zhu of seaweed instead of pepper seeds), and half a sheng of shepherd’s purse seeds (roasted; one formula calls for 1 sheng).

Source

From *Wai Tai*, Volume 20, citing *Gujin Luyan*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

Water-related disorders.

Instructions for Use

Take 7 pills with water, twice daily. Continue until urination becomes normal.

Note

Avoid raw green onions.

Cow Bile and Cinnamon Twig Pills,From *Wai Tai*, Volume 20, citing *Gujin Luyan*.,Water-related disorders.

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