Four-Fry Pills，*The Mystic Pearl of Chishui*, Volume 5.，Elderly patients suffering from distension and swelling, characterized solely by abdominal distension, emaciated limbs, and weakness in movement.
Four-Fry Pills
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Formulas Name : Four-Fry Pills
Chinese Name : 四炒丸
Drug Formulation
Muxiang 1 liang 5 qian, Areca nut 1 liang 5 qian (chop these two ingredients to the size of a water caltrop; prepare in four stages.For one portion, stir-fry with 1 liang of radish seeds until deep yellow, then discard the radish seeds; for one portion, stir-fry 1 liang of dry lacquer until the smoke dissipates, then discard the lacquer; for one portion, stir-fry 1 liang of anise until deep yellow, then discard the anise; for one portion, stir-fry 1 liang of curcuma until yellow, then discard the curcuma).
Source
*The Mystic Pearl of Chishui*, Volume 5.
Processing
Of the above, retain only Wood Fragrance and Areca Nut to make a powder; decoct the four remaining ingredients together to make a decoction, then mix with the powder to form paste and roll into pills the size of mung beans.
Benefits
Elderly patients suffering from distension and swelling, characterized solely by abdominal distension, emaciated limbs, and weakness in movement.
Instructions for Use
Take 70–80 pills per dose, washed down with rice water.
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Four-Fry Pills,Elderly patients suffering from distension and swelling, characterized solely by abdominal distension, emaciated limbs, and weakness in movement.