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Cunjin Pills,For “Ben Tun” syndrome and pain caused by various hernias.

Formulas Name : Cunjin Pills

Chinese Name : 寸金丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of Corydalis, 1 liang of imported anise (roasted),Fenugreek (roasted) 1 liang, Peach Kernels (soaked, skinned, and roasted) half a liang, Mulberry Cuttlefish (steamed in wine, then roasted) half a liang, Sichuan Wulingzhi (ground separately) half a liang, White Peony Root half a liang, Sichuan Melia Fruit half a liang, Piper longum, Wood Fragrance 2.5 qian, Whole Scorpions 10 (roasted).

Source

From *Zhi Zhi*, Volume 18.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; mix with rice vinegar to form a paste, then roll into pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For “Ben Tun” syndrome and pain caused by various hernias.

Instructions for Use

Take 50 pills per dose, washed down with a small amount of salted water or wine. If there is fever or constipation, take the pills with a decoction of Plantain Seed and Red Poria.

Cunjin Pills,From *Zhi Zhi*, Volume 18.,For “Ben Tun” syndrome and pain caused by various hernias.

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