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Five-Seed Intestinal-Moistening Pills,Indicated for dryness and heat in the large intestine, constipation, abdominal distension, poor appetite, and indigestion.

Formulas Name : Five-Seed Intestinal-Moistening Pills

Chinese Name : 五仁润肠丸

Drug Formulation

4 liang of raw Rehmannia root, 1 liang of peach kernels (skinned), 1 liang of fire hemp seeds, 3 qian of prunus mume kernels, 5 qian of cypress seeds, 1 liang of Cistanche (steamed with wine), 4 liang of Guang orange peel, 1 liang of cooked saltpeter, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, and 3 qian of pine nuts.

Source

*National Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas* (Tianjin Formula).

Processing

Grind all ingredients except the five types of seeds into a fine powder; then combine the five types of seeds and the powder, mix with refined honey to form pills weighing 3 qian each, and seal them securely with wax paper or a wax-coated paper tube.

Benefits

Indicated for dryness and heat in the large intestine, constipation, abdominal distension, poor appetite, and indigestion.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill per dose, washed down with hot water.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women.

Five-Seed Intestinal-Moistening Pills,*National Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas* (Tianjin Formula).,Indicated for dryness and heat in the large intestine, constipation, abdominal distension, poor appetite, and indigestion.

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