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Jian Gen Pill,For stomach pain and cold-induced pain.

Formulas Name : Jian Gen Pill

Chinese Name : 剪根丸

Drug Formulation

Yuanhu 5 qian, black pepper 5 qian, Wulingzhi 5 qian, white cardamom 5 qian, sulfur (soaked in water, with the water changed morning and evening; removed, melted in a porcelain vessel until it boils several times, left to cool on the ground, then soaked in water again and washed clean) 1 liang, frankincense (sliced and sun-dried) 2.5 qian.

Source

From the *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 2, citing a formula from the *Wan Mi Zhai*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix thoroughly, and store.

Benefits

For stomach pain and cold-induced pain.

Instructions for Use

For robust individuals, take 1 fen; for the frail, 8 li; for the elderly and young children, 5 li. Mix with half a small zhong of warm rice wine and swallow.

Jian Gen Pill,From the *Xian Nian Ji*, Volume 2, citing a formula from the *Wan Mi Zhai*.,For stomach pain and cold-induced pain.

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