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Health Treasure Pill,For common cold-induced headache, aching and lethargy in the limbs, aversion to cold with high fever, and thirst with a dry throat.

Formulas Name : Health Treasure Pill

Chinese Name : 卫生宝丹

Drug Formulation

Scrophularia root (stem removed) 20 liang, Scutellaria root 20 liang, Bamboo shavings 20 liang, Schizonepeta spikelets 20 liang, Platycodon root 15 liang, Licorice root 15 liang, Ophiopogon tuber 15 liang, Peppermint 15 liang, Bupleurum root 15 liang, Pollen 15 liang, Dried silkworm (roasted) 15 liang,Almond (peeled, roasted) 15 liang, Perilla Leaf 15 liang, Shenqu (roasted) 30 liang.

Source

*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, sift through a sieve, mix thoroughly, and knead with honey to form pills weighing 1 qian each. Coat each pill with 24 parts gold powder and seal with wax.

Benefits

For common cold-induced headache, aching and lethargy in the limbs, aversion to cold with high fever, and thirst with a dry throat.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 pills each time, washed down with warm water, twice daily; children should take 1 pill or half a pill per dose.

Health Treasure Pill,*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.,For common cold-induced headache, aching and lethargy in the limbs, aversion to cold with high fever, and thirst with a dry throat.

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