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Liver-Calming and Meridian-Relaxing Pill

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Liver-Calming and Meridian-Relaxing Pill,Liver qi stagnation, indigestion, a sensation of fullness and rumbling in the stomach, stabbing pain in the flanks, and limb spasms.

Formulas Name : Liver-Calming and Meridian-Relaxing Pill

Chinese Name : 平肝舒络丹

Drug Formulation

Ginseng (without the root stalk) 3 qian, Prepared Rehmannia 3 qian, Frankincense 3 qian, Myrrh 3 qian, Tangerine Peel 3 qian, Cyperus Rhizome 3 qian, Magnolia Bark 3 qian, Corydalis Rhizome 3 qian, Poria 3 qian, Sandalwood 3 qian, Turtle Plastron (roasted) 3 qian,Qianghuo 3 qian, Fangfeng 3 qian, Black Cardamom Seed 3 qian, Zhike 3 qian, Sha Ren 3 qian, Huoxiang 3 qian, Mu Xiang 3 qian, Wuyao 3 qian, Huanglian 3 qian, Baizhu 3 qian, He Shou Wu 3 qian, Bai Ji 3 qian, Weilingxian 3 qian, Foshou 3 qian, Mugua 3 qian,Gou Teng 3 qian, Jian Can 3 qian, Chai Hu 3 qian, Xi Xin 3 qian, Bai Zhi 3 qian, Sang Jisheng 3 qian, Niu Xi 3 qian, Chen Xiang 1 liang, Qing Pi 2 qian, Tian Zhu Huang 2 qian, Rou Gui 2 qian, Chuan Xiong 2 qian, Gong Ding Xiang 2 qian, Dan Nan Xing 5 qian.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Formulations* (Beijing Formula).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Liver qi stagnation, indigestion, a sensation of fullness and rumbling in the stomach, stabbing pain in the flanks, and limb spasms.

Instructions for Use

For every 12 liang 4 qian of fine powder, mix in 3 qian of Borneol, 1 liang of Cinnabar, and 1 qian of Antelope Horn; blend thoroughly, then mix with refined honey to form pills weighing 2 qian each. Coat each pill completely with gold leaf and seal with wax. Take 1 pill each time, washed down with warm water, twice daily.

Liver-Calming and Meridian-Relaxing Pill,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Formulations* (Beijing Formula).,Liver qi stagnation, indigestion, a sensation of fullness and rumbling in the stomach, stabbing pain in the flanks, and limb spasms.

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