Empirical Qi-Regulating Pills

Empirical Qi-Regulating Pills,Indications: Distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, distension in both flanks, vomiting of sour fluid, and constipation and hard stools.

Formulas Name : Empirical Qi-Regulating Pills

Chinese Name : 经验利气丸

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb 96 liang, Cyperus Rhizome (roasted) 96 liang, Black Sesame (roasted) 96 liang, Phellodendron Bark 72 liang, Fructus Aurantii (roasted) 24 liang, Green Tangerine Peel (roasted) 24 liang, Tangerine Peel 24 liang, Curcuma Rhizome (roasted) 24 liang, Areca Nut 24 liang, Wood Fragrance 24 liang, Coptis Rhizome 24 liang.

Source

Formula by Gong Yunlin, cited in *Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, sift through a sieve, and mix with cold boiled water to form pills.

Benefits

Indications: Distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, distension in both flanks, vomiting of sour fluid, and constipation and hard stools.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with warm boiled water, twice daily.

Empirical Qi-Regulating Pills,Formula by Gong Yunlin, cited in *Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing*.,Indications: Distension and fullness in the chest and abdomen, distension in both flanks, vomiting of sour fluid, and constipation and hard stools.

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