Kan Qi Dan

Kan Qi Dan,Men of the Shao Yin constitution—with thin earlobes and a pointed nose, sparse body hair, and cold essence—find it difficult to father children. This condition results from a deficiency of both Yin and Yang, which damages the spirit, vital energy, and blood, constituting a life-threatening illness.

Formulas Name : Kan Qi Dan

Chinese Name : 坎炁丹

Drug Formulation

Kan Qi 24 liang (preferably from a male), human milk powder 2 liang 4 qian, prepared Rehmannia 8 liang (processed with 1 liang 5 qian of Amomum villosum and 8 liang of aged boiled wine; those sun-dried for a long time are best), ginseng 2 liang, goji berries 4 liang.

Source

From *Selected Annotated Ancient Formulas*, Volume 2.

Processing

Prepare according to the method above, dry in an oven, grind into a fine powder, and mix with 4 liang of fermented rice wine and 4 liang of white honey to form pills.

Benefits

Men of the Shao Yin constitution—with thin earlobes and a pointed nose, sparse body hair, and cold essence—find it difficult to father children. This condition results from a deficiency of both Yin and Yang, which damages the spirit, vital energy, and blood, constituting a life-threatening illness.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, washed down with clear rice water.

Kan Qi Dan,From *Selected Annotated Ancient Formulas*, Volume 2.,Men of the Shao Yin constitution—with thin earlobes and a pointed nose, sparse body hair, and cold essence—find it difficult to father children. This condition results from a deficiency of both Yin and Yang, which damages the spirit, vital energy, and blood, constituting a life-threatening illness.

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