Enhanced Four-Pillar Powder

Enhanced Four-Pillar Powder,For deficiency and weakness of the zang-fu organs, decline of vital energy, discomfort in the spleen and stomach, inability to eat or drink, and frequent diarrhea that persists day and night.

Formulas Name : Enhanced Four-Pillar Powder

Chinese Name : 加味四柱散

Drug Formulation

Ginseng (stem removed) 1 liang, Poria cocos (peeled) 1 liang, Aconite (roasted, peeled, and navel removed) 1 liang, Wood Fragrance (wrapped in damp paper and steamed) half a liang, Chebulic Myrobalan (wrapped in damp paper, roasted, and used with the peel) half a liang.

Source

From *De Xiao*, Volume 5.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For deficiency and weakness of the zang-fu organs, decline of vital energy, discomfort in the spleen and stomach, inability to eat or drink, and frequent diarrhea that persists day and night.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, add 2 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube, and decoct until reduced to 6 fen before taking.

Enhanced Four-Pillar Powder,From *De Xiao*, Volume 5.,For deficiency and weakness of the zang-fu organs, decline of vital energy, discomfort in the spleen and stomach, inability to eat or drink, and frequent diarrhea that persists day and night.

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