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Decongest and Moisten Pills,Indications: Severe heat in the large intestine, wind-heat-induced constipation, dryness of the pylorus, and obstruction of bowel movements.

Formulas Name : Decongest and Moisten Pills

Chinese Name : 通幽润燥丸

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis 20 liang, Fructus Aurantii (roasted) 80 liang, Carthamus tinctorius 20 liang, Magnolia officinalis (roasted) 80 liang, Prunus mume seeds 20 liang, Scutellaria baicalensis 80 liang, Cannabis sativa seeds 20 liang, processed Rhizoma Atractylodis 80 liang, Rehmannia glutinosa (raw) 20 liang, Areca catechu 20 liang, Rehmannia glutinosa (processed) 20 liang, Aquilaria agallocha 10 liang,Peach Kernels (skinned) 20 liang, Apricot Kernels (skinned, roasted) 20 liang, Licorice 10 liang.

Source

*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.

Processing

Take the 11 ingredients listed above, including Angelica sinensis, and grind them together into a fine powder; sift through a sieve. Separately, grind Prunus mume seeds, fire hemp seeds, apricot kernels, and peach kernels into a fine paste; mix this paste into the fine powder listed above, sift through a sieve, and blend thoroughly. Form into pills using refined honey, each weighing 3 qian.

Benefits

Indications: Severe heat in the large intestine, wind-heat-induced constipation, dryness of the pylorus, and obstruction of bowel movements.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill each time, washed down with warm water, twice daily.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women.

Decongest and Moisten Pills,*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.,Indications: Severe heat in the large intestine, wind-heat-induced constipation, dryness of the pylorus, and obstruction of bowel movements.

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