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Five Mu Pills,For consumptive debility with depletion of the营 (Ying) and 卫 (Wei) qi, deficiency of yang qi, shortness of breath and occasional startles, failure of food and drink to nourish the skin and muscles, and pain in the limbs; also treats various gynecological disorders.

Formulas Name : Five Mu Pills

Chinese Name : 五牡丸

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Mu Meng, 2 liang of Mu Gui (with coarse bark removed), 2 liang of Mu Jing Zi, 2 liang of Mu Dan Pi, 2 liang of Mu Li (roasted),Ginseng, Aconite (roasted until cracked, with skin and pith removed; large specimens) 2 pieces, Mulberry Parasite 2 liang, Dogspine (hairs removed) 2 liang, Thunderball (roasted) 2 liang, Stone of Longevity 1 liang, Water Plantain 1 liang, Adzuki Beans 3 liang, Guanzhong 2 liang, Dongmen Chicken Head Powder 2 liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 91.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For consumptive debility with depletion of the营 (Ying) and 卫 (Wei) qi, deficiency of yang qi, shortness of breath and occasional startles, failure of food and drink to nourish the skin and muscles, and pain in the limbs; also treats various gynecological disorders.

Instructions for Use

Take 7 pills per dose on an empty stomach with warm wine; take another dose after the evening meal. Gradually increase the dosage until the desired effect is achieved.

Five Mu Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 91.,For consumptive debility with depletion of the营 (Ying) and 卫 (Wei) qi, deficiency of yang qi, shortness of breath and occasional startles, failure of food and drink to nourish the skin and muscles, and pain in the limbs; also treats various gynecological disorders.

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