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Dilian Pills,For middle-jiao wasting syndrome, characterized by a strong appetite and frequent hunger, spontaneous sweating, hard stools, and frequent, yellowish-red urination.

Formulas Name : Dilian Pills

Chinese Name : 地连丸

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia root (extract natural juice) 1 sheng, white lotus root (extract natural juice) 1 sheng, cow’s milk 1 sheng.

Source

*Lushuang Ji*, Volume 1.

Processing

Simmer until it turns green; mix with powdered fried Coptis and form into pills the size of mung beans.

Benefits

For middle-jiao wasting syndrome, characterized by a strong appetite and frequent hunger, spontaneous sweating, hard stools, and frequent, yellowish-red urination.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with plain hot water.

Dilian Pills,*Lushuang Ji*, Volume 1.,For middle-jiao wasting syndrome, characterized by a strong appetite and frequent hunger, spontaneous sweating, hard stools, and frequent, yellowish-red urination.

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