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Magnetite and Shepherd’s Purse Pills,For erectile dysfunction and diabetes insipidus, with no ejaculation, and a weak, rapid, fine, and slippery pulse.

Formulas Name : Magnetite and Shepherd’s Purse Pills

Chinese Name : 磁石荠苨丸

Drug Formulation

2 liang of calcined magnetite, 4 liang of prepared rehmannia root, 1.5 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of deer antler, 2 liang of Cuscuta chinensis, 1.5 liang of poria, 3 liang of soybeans, 1.5 liang of Scrophularia root, 1.5 liang of Lycium barbarum, 1.5 liang of Dendrobium, 1.5 liang of pollen, 3 qian of agarwood, and 1 pair of pig kidneys.

Source

*Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 22.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; boil the pig kidneys until tender; then mix with honey and shape into pills.

Benefits

For erectile dysfunction and diabetes insipidus, with no ejaculation, and a weak, rapid, fine, and slippery pulse.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose on an empty stomach with boiling water.

Magnetite and Shepherd’s Purse Pills,*Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 22.,For erectile dysfunction and diabetes insipidus, with no ejaculation, and a weak, rapid, fine, and slippery pulse.

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