Formula for a Pale, Gaunt, and Withered Complexion

Formula for a Pale, Gaunt, and Withered Complexion,For children with qi deficiency and a weak constitution, severe spleen cold, where fire fails to generate earth, and insufficiency of the spleen and lungs, presenting a pale complexion with a bluish tint, or with chronic convulsions.

Formulas Name : Formula for a Pale, Gaunt, and Withered Complexion

Chinese Name : 面色白瘦散

Drug Formulation

4 liang of millet pot crust, 5 qian of cardamom seeds (ground), 5 qian of amomum (roasted), 2 liang of lotus seed meat (roasted), and 1 liang of mung beans (roasted).

Source

From *Collected Insights from Reflection*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with brown sugar to form a paste.

Benefits

For children with qi deficiency and a weak constitution, severe spleen cold, where fire fails to generate earth, and insufficiency of the spleen and lungs, presenting a pale complexion with a bluish tint, or with chronic convulsions.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with hot water every morning and evening.

Formula for a Pale, Gaunt, and Withered Complexion,From *Collected Insights from Reflection*.,For children with qi deficiency and a weak constitution, severe spleen cold, where fire fails to generate earth, and insufficiency of the spleen and lungs, presenting a pale complexion with a bluish tint, or with chronic convulsions.

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