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Life-Nourishing Pill

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Life-Nourishing Pill,When the five types of malnutrition affect the internal organs, causing sores on the tongue and mouth.

Formulas Name : Life-Nourishing Pill

Chinese Name : 养命丹

Drug Formulation

1 stone gallbladder; equal parts of dragon bone, musk, gentian root, aloe, and bear bile.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 381), citing *Fu’s Formulas for Saving Infants*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

When the five types of malnutrition affect the internal organs, causing sores on the tongue and mouth.

Instructions for Use

Apply before bedtime.

Life-Nourishing Pill,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 381), citing *Fu’s Formulas for Saving Infants*.,When the five types of malnutrition affect the internal organs, causing sores on the tongue and mouth.

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