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Ginseng, Zhi, and Zhu Pills,For phlegm and fluid retention.

Formulas Name : Ginseng, Zhi, and Zhu Pills

Chinese Name : 人参枳术丸

Drug Formulation

Half liang of ginseng, 3 liang of Zhi Ke (roasted), 3 qian of Mu Xiang, 5 qian of Ban Xia, half liang of Poria, 3 qian of Shen Qu (roasted), 1 liang of Bai Zhu, 3 qian of Mai Ya (roasted), and half liang of Nan Xing.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 164.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; mix with water-soaked steamed buns to form pills the size of mung beans.

Benefits

For phlegm and fluid retention.

Instructions for Use

Take 8–9 pills at a time, washed down with tea, at any time of day.

Ginseng, Zhi, and Zhu Pills,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 164.,For phlegm and fluid retention.

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