Gentian and Aloe Pill

Gentian and Aloe Pill,Accumulation of wind-heat in the Triple Energizer and Liver-Gallbladder meridians leads to cloudiness or opacities in the eyes, or the formation of scrofula; sores in the ears accompanied by chills and pain; or internal burning due to deficient fire, resulting in emaciation, fever, and thirst;poor appetite, abdominal discomfort, dry skin, abdominal distension, mouth sores, ulcerated gums, or tooth decay and loss, decaying cheeks, and sores in the lower body.

Formulas Name : Gentian and Aloe Pill

Chinese Name : 龙胆芦荟丸

Drug Formulation

Aloe vera 1 liang, Coptis chinensis (roasted) 1 liang, Gentiana root 1 liang, Chuanxiong 6 qian, Wu-yi 6 qian, Angelica sinensis root 1.5 liang, Paeonia lactiflora root 1.5 liang, Aquilaria agallocha 8 qian, Glycyrrhiza uralensis (roasted) 5 qian.

Source

From *Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with refined honey to form pills.

Benefits

Accumulation of wind-heat in the Triple Energizer and Liver-Gallbladder meridians leads to cloudiness or opacities in the eyes, or the formation of scrofula; sores in the ears accompanied by chills and pain; or internal burning due to deficient fire, resulting in emaciation, fever, and thirst;poor appetite, abdominal discomfort, dry skin, abdominal distension, mouth sores, ulcerated gums, or tooth decay and loss, decaying cheeks, and sores in the lower body.

Instructions for Use

Take 10 pills per dose, dissolved in freshly boiled water.

Gentian and Aloe Pill,From *Shenshi Yaohan*, Volume 4.,Accumulation of wind-heat in the Triple Energizer and Liver-Gallbladder meridians leads to cloudiness or opacities in the eyes, or the formation of scrofula; sores in the ears accompanied by chills and pain; or internal burning due to deficient fire, resulting in emaciation, fever, and thirst;poor appetite, abdominal discomfort, dry skin, abdominal distension, mouth sores, ulcerated gums, or tooth decay and loss, decaying cheeks, and sores in the lower body.

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