Gengyi Pills

Gengyi Pills,For conditions characterized by excess dry fire, depleted body fluids, and constipation.

Formulas Name : Gengyi Pills

Chinese Name : 更衣丸

Drug Formulation

2 liang of genuine, high-quality aloe vera; 1 liang of Ophiopogon tuber (pounded and sifted); 1 liang of cinnabar (for coating).

Source

From *A Convenient Guide to Prescriptions*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into pills and coat them with cinnabar.

Benefits

For conditions characterized by excess dry fire, depleted body fluids, and constipation.

Instructions for Use

Take orally.

Gengyi Pills,From *A Convenient Guide to Prescriptions*, Volume 1.,For conditions characterized by excess dry fire, depleted body fluids, and constipation.

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