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Liver-Regulating, Tendon-Relaxing, and Hardness-Softening Pills,Indicated for deficiency of kidney yin, stagnation of liver qi, concurrent damage to the spleen and stomach, lower back pain with loose stools, shooting pain in both flanks, hiccups and belching, and fullness and distension epigastrically.

Formulas Name : Liver-Regulating, Tendon-Relaxing, and Hardness-Softening Pills

Chinese Name : 调肝舒筋软坚丸

Drug Formulation

6 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 4 qian of red peony root, 4 qian of Cyperus rhizome (roasted), 4 qian of green tangerine peel (seeds ground), 6 qian of Sichuan curcuma (ground), 4 qian of Corydalis root (roasted), 3 qian of myrrh, 3 qian of seaweed, 5 qian of summer枯草, 2 qian of mint, and 3 qian of chrysanthemum flowers.

Source

From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.

Processing

Grind all ingredients into a fine powder; mix with water to form pills the size of mung beans.

Benefits

Indicated for deficiency of kidney yin, stagnation of liver qi, concurrent damage to the spleen and stomach, lower back pain with loose stools, shooting pain in both flanks, hiccups and belching, and fullness and distension epigastrically.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian 5 fen per dose, washed down with hot water.

Liver-Regulating, Tendon-Relaxing, and Hardness-Softening Pills，From *Selected and Commented Medical Formulas of Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu*.，Indicated for deficiency of kidney yin, stagnation of liver qi, concurrent damage to the spleen and stomach, lower back pain with loose stools, shooting pain in both flanks, hiccups and belching, and fullness and distension epigastrically.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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