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Jianhong Pills,When the internal organs are out of harmony and the “dragon fire” suddenly erupts: if it surges into the lungs, it causes nasal congestion, epistaxis, and red phlegm; if it overpowers the heart, it causes restlessness and hemoptysis; if it affects the liver, it causes qi reversal and hematemesis; if it injures the yang collaterals, it causes bleeding from the gums, epistaxis, hematemesis, and cough; if it injures the yin collaterals, it causes red stools and hematuria. This formula is indicated for blood disorders throughout the body that present with a violent and overwhelming onset at the initial stage.

Formulas Name : Jianhong Pills

Chinese Name : 剪红丸

Drug Formulation

8 liang of raw Rehmannia root, 4 liang of white peony root, 4 liang of madder root, 2 liang 5 qian of Chinese cypress, 2 liang 5 qian of Achyranthes root, and 1 liang of processed rhubarb.

Source

From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 2.

Processing

Form into pills using refined honey.

Benefits

When the internal organs are out of harmony and the “dragon fire” suddenly erupts: if it surges into the lungs, it causes nasal congestion, epistaxis, and red phlegm; if it overpowers the heart, it causes restlessness and hemoptysis; if it affects the liver, it causes qi reversal and hematemesis; if it injures the yang collaterals, it causes bleeding from the gums, epistaxis, hematemesis, and cough; if it injures the yin collaterals, it causes red stools and hematuria. This formula is indicated for blood disorders throughout the body that present with a violent and overwhelming onset at the initial stage.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with plain hot water, at any time of day.

Jianhong Pills,From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 2.,When the internal organs are out of harmony and the “dragon fire” suddenly erupts: if it surges into the lungs, it causes nasal congestion, epistaxis, and red phlegm; if it overpowers the heart, it causes restlessness and hemoptysis; if it affects the liver, it causes qi reversal and hematemesis; if it injures the yang collaterals, it causes bleeding from the gums, epistaxis, hematemesis, and cough; if it injures the yin collaterals, it causes red stools and hematuria. This formula is indicated for blood disorders throughout the body that present with a violent and overwhelming onset at the initial stage.

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