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Modified Divine Effort Pills,Indicated for stagnation of Qi in the Triple Burner, fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, wind-heat in the six腑, constipation, pain in the lower back and legs, heaviness and pain in the shoulders and back, dizziness and facial heat, bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat, restlessness in the chest and heart, restless sleep, as well as beriberi and individuals with a predisposition to wind-related conditions presenting with dry, hard stools.

Formulas Name : Modified Divine Effort Pills

Chinese Name : 加减神功丸

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Haritaki, 2 liang of Ginseng (root tip removed), 4 liang of Pharbitis (lightly roasted), 4 liang of Hemp Seeds (pounded separately into a paste).

Source

From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix thoroughly with the hemp seeds, and form into pills the size of a paulownia seed using refined honey.

Benefits

Indicated for stagnation of Qi in the Triple Burner, fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, wind-heat in the six腑, constipation, pain in the lower back and legs, heaviness and pain in the shoulders and back, dizziness and facial heat, bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat, restlessness in the chest and heart, restless sleep, as well as beriberi and individuals with a predisposition to wind-related conditions presenting with dry, hard stools.

Instructions for Use

Take 40 pills per dose after meals or before bedtime, washed down with warm water; warm wine or rice porridge may also be used. If constipation persists, double the number of pills until bowel movements are restored.

Modified Divine Effort Pills,From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 7.,Indicated for stagnation of Qi in the Triple Burner, fullness and distension in the chest and abdomen, wind-heat in the six腑, constipation, pain in the lower back and legs, heaviness and pain in the shoulders and back, dizziness and facial heat, bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat, restlessness in the chest and heart, restless sleep, as well as beriberi and individuals with a predisposition to wind-related conditions presenting with dry, hard stools.

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