Jin Zhen Pills，*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 170.，For stagnation of qi in the Triple Burner, resulting in epigastric fullness and distension, constipation, or cases of typhoid fever requiring purgation where a previous dose of Chengqi Decoction has failed to produce a bowel movement: take one hundred of these pills, which will restore calm and relieve constipation.
Jin Zhen Pills
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Formulas Name : Jin Zhen Pills
Chinese Name : 金真丸
Drug Formulation
Sichuan rhubarb (coarsely chopped, lightly roasted), Trichosanthes fruit (roasted with flour), areca nut, and black pharbitis (half raw, half cooked)—each in equal parts.
Source
*Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 170.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; add water drop by drop to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.
Benefits
For stagnation of qi in the Triple Burner, resulting in epigastric fullness and distension, constipation, or cases of typhoid fever requiring purgation where a previous dose of Chengqi Decoction has failed to produce a bowel movement: take one hundred of these pills, which will restore calm and relieve constipation.
Instructions for Use
Take 50–70 pills per dose, washed down with rice water. Continue until bowel movements are smooth and regular.
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Jin Zhen Pills,For stagnation of qi in the Triple Burner, resulting in epigastric fullness and distension, constipation, or cases of typhoid fever requiring purgation where a previous dose of Chengqi Decoction has failed to produce a bowel movement: take one hundred of these pills, which will restore calm and relieve constipation.