Four-Steamed Papaya Pills

Four-Steamed Papaya Pills,This formula is indicated for qi deficiency in the Liver, Kidney, and Spleen meridians, compounded by the invasion of wind, cold, and dampness that flows through the meridians. If left untreated for days or even years, the condition will not resolve. Whenever there are changes in the Six Qi or disturbances in the Seven Emotions, the condition will inevitably flare up, manifesting as swelling and distension, stubborn numbness and stiffness, aversion to cold, high fever, vomiting, and spontaneous sweating; it is effective for both acute and chronic beriberi, regardless of whether it is dry or damp in nature.

Formulas Name : Four-Steamed Papaya Pills

Chinese Name : 四蒸木瓜丸

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Clematis (prepared with bitter shepherd’s purse), half a liang of Astragalus (prepared with续断), half a liang of Atractylodes (prepared with tangerine peel), and half a liang of Lindera (wood removed, prepared with yellow pine knots).

Source

*San Yin* (Three Causes), Volume 4.

Processing

Take 4 large wood apples, cut off the tops, remove the seeds, and fill with the aforementioned herbs. Secure the tops with a pin, sprinkle with wine, and steam until cooked. Steam three times and sun-dry three times. Remove the herbs, roast them until dry, and grind into a powder. Grind the wood apples into a paste, mix the powder and paste thoroughly, and pound with a thousand strokes to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

This formula is indicated for qi deficiency in the Liver, Kidney, and Spleen meridians, compounded by the invasion of wind, cold, and dampness that flows through the meridians. If left untreated for days or even years, the condition will not resolve. Whenever there are changes in the Six Qi or disturbances in the Seven Emotions, the condition will inevitably flare up, manifesting as swelling and distension, stubborn numbness and stiffness, aversion to cold, high fever, vomiting, and spontaneous sweating; it is effective for both acute and chronic beriberi, regardless of whether it is dry or damp in nature.

Instructions for Use

Take 50 pills per dose, on an empty stomach, with warm wine or salted water.

Four-Steamed Papaya Pills,*San Yin* (Three Causes), Volume 4.,This formula is indicated for qi deficiency in the Liver, Kidney, and Spleen meridians, compounded by the invasion of wind, cold, and dampness that flows through the meridians. If left untreated for days or even years, the condition will not resolve. Whenever there are changes in the Six Qi or disturbances in the Seven Emotions, the condition will inevitably flare up, manifesting as swelling and distension, stubborn numbness and stiffness, aversion to cold, high fever, vomiting, and spontaneous sweating; it is effective for both acute and chronic beriberi, regardless of whether it is dry or damp in nature.

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