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Kushen Pills,For children with intestinal parasites eroding the lower region, resulting in prolonged diarrhea with pus and blood, pain throughout the body, and a pale, swollen complexion.

Formulas Name : Kushen Pills

Chinese Name : 苦参丸

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Sophora flavescens, half a liang of orpiment (ground), half a liang of realgar (ground), half a liang of white alum (calcined), 1 fen of Lepidium (stem removed), and a small amount of musk (ground).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 173.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For children with intestinal parasites eroding the lower region, resulting in prolonged diarrhea with pus and blood, pain throughout the body, and a pale, swollen complexion.

Instructions for Use

Take a dose about the size of a small jujube and insert it into the lower region 2–3 times a day.

Kushen Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 173.,For children with intestinal parasites eroding the lower region, resulting in prolonged diarrhea with pus and blood, pain throughout the body, and a pale, swollen complexion.

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