Kezhi Four-Pillar Powder

Kezhi Four-Pillar Powder,For deficiency and weakness of the zang-fu organs, decline of vital energy, discomfort in the spleen and stomach, inability to eat or drink, and frequent episodes of diarrhea and dysentery that persist day and night.

Formulas Name : Kezhi Four-Pillar Powder

Chinese Name : 诃子四柱散

Drug Formulation

Ginseng (root removed) 1 liang, Poria cocos (peeled) 1 liang, Aconite (roasted, peeled, and navel removed) 1 liang, Wood Fragrance (wrapped in paper, roasted) half a liang, Chebulic Myrobalan half a liang (wrapped in damp paper, roasted, and the peel used).

Source

From *Bai Yi*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For deficiency and weakness of the zang-fu organs, decline of vital energy, discomfort in the spleen and stomach, inability to eat or drink, and frequent episodes of diarrhea and dysentery that persist day and night.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, add 1 jujube and 2 slices of ginger, and decoct until reduced to 6 fen before taking.

Kezhi Four-Pillar Powder,From *Bai Yi*, Volume 6.,For deficiency and weakness of the zang-fu organs, decline of vital energy, discomfort in the spleen and stomach, inability to eat or drink, and frequent episodes of diarrhea and dysentery that persist day and night.

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