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Minor Yin-Nourishing Pill,For deficiency syndromes.

Formulas Name : Minor Yin-Nourishing Pill

Chinese Name : 小补阴丸

Drug Formulation

Loutianji (roasted) 3 liang, softshell turtle shell (roasted) 3 liang, prepared Rehmannia root (steamed with wine, ground separately) 3 liang, ginseng 1 liang, Phellodendron bark (roasted) 1 liang.

Source

*Bu Ju Ji*, Volume 7 of the First Collection.

Processing

Form into pills with refined honey, or with congee.

Benefits

For deficiency syndromes.

Instructions for Use

Take 40 pills per dose, washed down with warm water.

Minor Yin-Nourishing Pill，*Bu Ju Ji*, Volume 7 of the First Collection.，For deficiency syndromes.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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