Iron Sand Pills，From Si Heng’s formula, cited in Volume 6 of *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*.，For jaundice with a mass in the abdomen.
Iron Sand Pills
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Formulas Name : Iron Sand Pills
Chinese Name : 铁砂丸
Drug Formulation
3 liang of Atractylodes lancea (processed with rice water, stir-fried), 3 liang of Cyperus rotundus (stir-fried with vinegar), 1 liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 liang of Poria cocos, 1 liang of Alisma orientale, 1 liang of Poria cocos, 1 liang 5 qian of Artemisia capillaris, 1 liang of Achyranthes bidentata,Areca nut 1 liang, Papaya 1 liang, Cardamom 1 liang, Amomum 1 liang, Trifoliate Orange Peel 1 liang 5 qian (fried with bran), Green Tangerine Peel 1 liang, Dried Tangerine Peel 1 liang 5 qian, Acorus 1 liang (fried with vinegar), Curcuma 1 liang (fried with vinegar), Angelica 1 liang, Shenqu 2 liang, Green Alum 3 liang (fried with bran until black).
Source
From Si Heng’s formula, cited in Volume 6 of *The Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; form into pills the size of a paulownia seed using vinegar paste.
Benefits
For jaundice with a mass in the abdomen.
Instructions for Use
Take 90 pills per dose, washed down with warm wine; vinegar broth may also be used.
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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 Sand Pills,For jaundice with a mass in the abdomen.