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Kushen and Rehmannia Pills,For bleeding from hemorrhoidal fistulas, intestinal bleeding, and bleeding caused by alcohol poisoning.

Formulas Name : Kushen and Rehmannia Pills

Chinese Name : 苦参地黄丸

Drug Formulation

Kushen (sliced, soaked in wine until moist, steamed and sun-dried nine times, then stir-fried until yellow and ground into a fine powder) 1 jin; Rehmannia (soaked in wine overnight, steamed until tender, then pounded into a paste) 4 liang.

Source

From *The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 2.

Processing

Add honey to form pills.

Benefits

For bleeding from hemorrhoidal fistulas, intestinal bleeding, and bleeding caused by alcohol poisoning.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with boiling water or wine, twice daily.

Kushen and Rehmannia Pills，From *The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 2.，For bleeding from hemorrhoidal fistulas, intestinal bleeding, and bleeding caused by alcohol poisoning.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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