Detoxifying Six-Depression Pills，From *Chunjiao Ji*, Volume 4.，The “Six Stagnations” refer to stagnation of qi, blood, phlegm, fire, food, and dampness, with qi stagnation being the primary concern. This formula is also indicated for cases where one is exposed to epidemic damp-heat pathogens that obstruct the meridians and collaterals of the limbs, manifesting as abscesses and swellings characterized by intense heat, pain, and ulceration; as well as for red, painful leg sores, breast engorgement and hardness in lactating women accompanied by pain, or episodes of chills and fever.
Detoxifying Six-Depression Pills
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Formulas Name : Detoxifying Six-Depression Pills
Chinese Name : 解毒六郁丸
Drug Formulation
Cyperus rotundus (stir-fried with vinegar), Atractylodes lancea (soaked in rice washing water, then stir-fried), Ligusticum chuanxiong, Shenqu, Gardenia (stir-fried until black), aged Citrus reticulata peel, Pollen, and Scutellaria baicalensis—each in equal parts.
Source
From *Chunjiao Ji*, Volume 4.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills, each weighing 3 qian.
Benefits
The “Six Stagnations” refer to stagnation of qi, blood, phlegm, fire, food, and dampness, with qi stagnation being the primary concern. This formula is also indicated for cases where one is exposed to epidemic damp-heat pathogens that obstruct the meridians and collaterals of the limbs, manifesting as abscesses and swellings characterized by intense heat, pain, and ulceration; as well as for red, painful leg sores, breast engorgement and hardness in lactating women accompanied by pain, or episodes of chills and fever.
Instructions for Use
For any of these conditions, take 1 pill twice daily—morning and evening—with plain boiled water; if a lactating woman experiences hard, painful breast engorgement or chills and fever, take 1 pill dissolved in a decoction of genuine Guangpi.
Note
Avoid pork liver and other foods that may trigger symptoms.
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Detoxifying Six-Depression Pills,The “Six Stagnations” refer to stagnation of qi, blood, phlegm, fire, food, and dampness, with qi stagnation being the primary concern. This formula is also indicated for cases where one is exposed to epidemic damp-heat pathogens that obstruct the meridians and collaterals of the limbs, manifesting as abscesses and swellings characterized by intense heat, pain, and ulceration; as well as for red, painful leg sores, breast engorgement and hardness in lactating women accompanied by pain, or episodes of chills and fever.