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.
Kan Qi Dan
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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.
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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.