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Eight-Treasure Auspicious Life Pill

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Eight-Treasure Auspicious Life Pill,For weak stomach and indigestion, stomach pain and discomfort, acid regurgitation and vomiting, food stagnation, qi stagnation, and fluid retention, chest fullness and distension, loose stools, and cold hernia.

Formulas Name : Eight-Treasure Auspicious Life Pill

Chinese Name : 八宝瑞生丹

Drug Formulation

3 liang 6 qian of Angelica sinensis, 3 liang 6 qian of Corydalis yanhusuo, 1 liang 5 qian of Curcuma zedoaria, 3 liang 6 qian of Cyperus rotundus, 3 liang 6 qian of Poria cocos, 2 liang 2 qian 5 fen of Amomum villosum,Cinnamomum camphora 1 liang 5 qian, Hawthorn 3 liang 6 qian, Fried Licorice 1 liang 5 qian, Dried Ginger 1 liang 5 qian, Shenqu 2 liang 2 qian 5 fen, Purple Cardamom 2 liang 5 qian, Galangal 2 liang 5 qian.

Source

*National Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescriptions* (Fushun Formula).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills weighing 2 qian each, and seal with wax paper.

Benefits

For weak stomach and indigestion, stomach pain and discomfort, acid regurgitation and vomiting, food stagnation, qi stagnation, and fluid retention, chest fullness and distension, loose stools, and cold hernia.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill each time, washed down with ginger water, twice daily—morning and evening.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women and those with gastritis.

Eight-Treasure Auspicious Life Pill,*National Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescriptions* (Fushun Formula).,For weak stomach and indigestion, stomach pain and discomfort, acid regurgitation and vomiting, food stagnation, qi stagnation, and fluid retention, chest fullness and distension, loose stools, and cold hernia.

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