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Meat Broth Pills,For children with cough, blocked phlegm, shortness of breath, or phlegm congealed into lumps.

Formulas Name : Meat Broth Pills

Chinese Name : 肉汤丸

Drug Formulation

1 qian of copper vitriol powder, 2 qian of soapwort powder, and 2 qian of rhubarb powder.

Source

From *Bo Ji*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; mix with oil cake and flour to form pills the size of small beans.

Benefits

For children with cough, blocked phlegm, shortness of breath, or phlegm congealed into lumps.

Instructions for Use

Take 5–7 pills at a time, washed down with fatty pork broth.

Note

Avoid sour and salty foods; this formula is suitable for robust children. Do not administer to children with chronic coughs and a cold stomach.

Meat Broth Pills，From *Bo Ji*, Volume 4.，For children with cough, blocked phlegm, shortness of breath, or phlegm congealed into lumps.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026

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