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Erliu Pills,Deficiency of both qi and blood, complicated by food stagnation, phlegm-fire, and chest pain.

Formulas Name : Erliu Pills

Chinese Name : 二六丸

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, 3 qian of Amomum villosum, 3 qian of Pinellia ternata, 3 qian of Angelica sinensis, 2 qian of Prunus persica seeds, 2 qian of Coptis chinensis, 2 qian of Shenqu, 2 qian of Citrus reticulata peel, 1.5 qian of Evodia rutaecarpa, 1 qian of Panax ginseng, and 1 qian of Glycyrrhiza uralensis.

Source

From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Form into pills using steamed buns and take as directed.

Benefits

Deficiency of both qi and blood, complicated by food stagnation, phlegm-fire, and chest pain.

Instructions for Use

Take orally.

Erliu Pills,From *Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.,Deficiency of both qi and blood, complicated by food stagnation, phlegm-fire, and chest pain.

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