Lianzhong Pills

Lianzhong Pills,Masses. Deficient heat, pain from masses beneath both flanks, aversion to food, soreness and weakness in the limbs, dry mouth, thick and sticky saliva and nasal discharge, dry eyes, intermittent headaches, as well as qi surging to the back and shoulders with associated swelling, difficulty with urination and defecation, lower abdominal pain, surging heat, hair loss, tinnitus, and eventually forgetfulness.

Formulas Name : Lianzhong Pills

Chinese Name : 练中丸

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb 1 jin, Parkia seed (refined) 10 liang, Peony root 8 liang, Cinnamon bark 4 liang.

Source

Quoted from *Essential Effective Formulas* in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

Masses. Deficient heat, pain from masses beneath both flanks, aversion to food, soreness and weakness in the limbs, dry mouth, thick and sticky saliva and nasal discharge, dry eyes, intermittent headaches, as well as qi surging to the back and shoulders with associated swelling, difficulty with urination and defecation, lower abdominal pain, surging heat, hair loss, tinnitus, and eventually forgetfulness.

Instructions for Use

Take 20 pills per dose, washed down with wine in the morning, twice daily. Gradually increase the dose to 30 pills, stopping once bowel movements become regular; continuous use is even more beneficial, as it promotes bowel movements without causing weakness. After about 10 days of treatment, one’s memory will be as sharp as in youth.

Note

Avoid eating raw green onions.

Lianzhong Pills,Quoted from *Essential Effective Formulas* in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.,Masses. Deficient heat, pain from masses beneath both flanks, aversion to food, soreness and weakness in the limbs, dry mouth, thick and sticky saliva and nasal discharge, dry eyes, intermittent headaches, as well as qi surging to the back and shoulders with associated swelling, difficulty with urination and defecation, lower abdominal pain, surging heat, hair loss, tinnitus, and eventually forgetfulness.

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