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Forgetfulness Pill,For heart deficiency, characterized by easily being startled by events, forgetfulness in daily activities, and difficulty retaining what is read in classical texts.

Formulas Name : Forgetfulness Pill

Chinese Name : 健忘丹

Drug Formulation

Polygala (core removed) 1 liang, Acorus (hairs removed) 1 liang, Coptis (ginger-fried) 5 qian, Angelica root (wine-washed) 2 liang, Goji berries (from Ganzhou) 2 liang, Ziziphus seed (fried) 1 liang, Ophiopogon (core removed) 1 liang, Chrysanthemum flowers 5 qian, Raw Rehmannia 5 qian, Ginseng 5 qian.

Source

*The Concise Handbook*, Volume 3.

Processing

Form into pills with refined honey; coat with 3 qian of cinnabar.

Benefits

For heart deficiency, characterized by easily being startled by events, forgetfulness in daily activities, and difficulty retaining what is read in classical texts.

Instructions for Use

Take 50 pills per dose, washed down with tea.

Forgetfulness Pill,*The Concise Handbook*, Volume 3.,For heart deficiency, characterized by easily being startled by events, forgetfulness in daily activities, and difficulty retaining what is read in classical texts.

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