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Gentian Pills,For heat-related malnutrition.

Formulas Name : Gentian Pills

Chinese Name : 龙胆草丸

Drug Formulation

Gentian, Coptis, the pulp of Evodia, and Green Tangerine Peel in equal parts.

Source

*Direct Guide to Pediatrics*, Volume 3.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; mix with pig bile to form pills the size of a sesame seed.

Benefits

For heat-related malnutrition.

Instructions for Use

Take 10 pills per dose, washed down with warm water after a meal.

Gentian Pills,*Direct Guide to Pediatrics*, Volume 3.,For heat-related malnutrition.

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