Great Musk Pills，From Hua Tuo’s formula as cited in *Shen Shi Fang* (see *Wai Tai*, Volume 20).，Edema. In cases of triple burner leakage, where fluid accumulates outside the flanks and the abdomen is uniquely distended, or where fluid accumulates within the abdomen.
Great Musk Pills
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Formulas Name : Great Musk Pills
Chinese Name : 大麝香丸
Drug Formulation
Musk 3 zhu (ground), Realgar 6 zhu (ground), Gan Sui 12 zhu (roasted), Yuan Hua 12 zhu (roasted).
Source
From Hua Tuo’s formula as cited in *Shen Shi Fang* (see *Wai Tai*, Volume 20).
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of soybeans.
Benefits
Edema. In cases of triple burner leakage, where fluid accumulates outside the flanks and the abdomen is uniquely distended, or where fluid accumulates within the abdomen.
Instructions for Use
Take 2 pills at a time, washed down with wine, 3 times a day. The dose may be increased to 4 pills.
Note
Restrict food intake; avoid fatty meats and raw vegetables.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 20, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 20, 2026
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Great Musk Pills,Edema. In cases of triple burner leakage, where fluid accumulates outside the flanks and the abdomen is uniquely distended, or where fluid accumulates within the abdomen.