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Cucumber Root Pills,For thirst caused by heat, or restlessness of the mind.

Formulas Name : Cucumber Root Pills

Chinese Name : 黄瓜根丸

Drug Formulation

3 liang of cucumber root, 3 liang of Coptis (stems removed).

Source

Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 53); name cited in *Puji Fang* (Vol. 176).

Processing

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

Benefits

For thirst caused by heat, or restlessness of the mind.

Instructions for Use

Take 20 pills with warm water after each meal.

Cucumber Root Pills,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 53); name cited in *Puji Fang* (Vol. 176).,For thirst caused by heat, or restlessness of the mind.

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