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Gardenia Seed Pills,Rosacea. Redness of the nose due to lung heat.

Formulas Name : Gardenia Seed Pills

Chinese Name : 栀子仁丸

Drug Formulation

Gardenia seeds.

Source

*Jisheng*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, dissolve an equal amount of beeswax, and mix to form pills the size of a marble.

Benefits

Rosacea. Redness of the nose due to lung heat.

Instructions for Use

Take on an empty stomach with tea or wine, chewing the pills as you swallow. Results appear in half a month.

Note

Avoid alcohol and roasted or fried foods; avoid spicy foods.

Gardenia Seed Pills，*Jisheng*, Volume 5.，Rosacea. Redness of the nose due to lung heat.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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