Five-Bark Pills

Five-Bark Pills,For spleen dampness and weak stomach, epigastric fullness and abdominal distension, edema of the limbs, and difficulty urinating.

Formulas Name : Five-Bark Pills

Chinese Name : 五皮丸

Drug Formulation

2 liang 5 qian of tangerine peel, 2 liang 5 qian of areca nut peel, 2 liang 5 qian of mulberry bark, 2 liang 5 qian of poria peel, and 1 liang 2 qian 5 fen of dried ginger peel.

Source

*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.

Processing

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

Benefits

For spleen dampness and weak stomach, epigastric fullness and abdominal distension, edema of the limbs, and difficulty urinating.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, twice daily, with warm boiled water.

Five-Bark Pills,*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.,For spleen dampness and weak stomach, epigastric fullness and abdominal distension, edema of the limbs, and difficulty urinating.

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