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Goat Cheek Pills,Difficulty swallowing, gradual thickening of the neck, and signs of developing a goiter.

Formulas Name : Goat Cheek Pills

Chinese Name : 羊靥丸

Drug Formulation

2–7 pieces of sheep’s cheek (roasted until golden, sliced), 1.5 liang of ginseng, 3 liang of kelp (washed to remove salt, roasted until dry), 1 liang of akebia stem (chopped), 1 liang of seaweed (washed to remove salt, roasted until dry), 2 liang of sea clam (ground), 2 liang of apricot kernels (soaked in hot water to remove skin and tips, then stir-fried), and 2 liang of Evodia fruit (lightly stir-fried).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 125.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

Difficulty swallowing, gradual thickening of the neck, and signs of developing a goiter.

Instructions for Use

Take 15–20 pills per dose, washed down with rice water, twice daily.

Goat Cheek Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 125.,Difficulty swallowing, gradual thickening of the neck, and signs of developing a goiter.

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