Iron Broom Pills,From *Outline of Surgical Treatise on Abscesses*, citing a formula by Zhu Langxian.,For epigastric pain, abdominal pain, and hard, knotty masses that may develop into abdominal or intestinal abscesses.
Iron Broom Pills
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Formulas Name : Iron Broom Pills
Chinese Name : 铁埽丸
Drug Formulation
1 liang 5 qian of Cyperus rhizome, 1 liang 5 qian of raw Corydalis tuber (do not roast), 1 liang of Aconite root, 1 liang of Guangxi Frankincense, 1 liang of peach kernels, 8 qian of Sichuan Magnolia bark, 8 qian of dried tangerine peel, 8 qian of green tangerine peel, 6 qian of frankincense, 6 qian of myrrh (cleaned and oil-free), and 3 qian of natural musk.
Source
From *Outline of Surgical Treatise on Abscesses*, citing a formula by Zhu Langxian.
Processing
Grind each of the above herbs into a fine powder. Boil glutinous rice into a thick paste to form pills, each weighing approximately 1 qian. Make 100 large pills per batch and coat them with cinnabar.
Benefits
For epigastric pain, abdominal pain, and hard, knotty masses that may develop into abdominal or intestinal abscesses.
Instructions for Use
Take 1–2 pills per dose; just before taking, crush them into small pieces and swallow with warm aged wine; do not chew them finely. For those unable to drink, take with Amomum decoction.
Note
Contraindicated for pregnant women.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
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Iron Broom Pills,For epigastric pain, abdominal pain, and hard, knotty masses that may develop into abdominal or intestinal abscesses.