Modified Xiben Pills，From *Dongyuan’s Prescriptions of Proven Efficacy*, Volume 2.，Formulated in midsummer; when stagnation manifests as illness, it presents with alternating chills and fever, wheezing, and coughing; qi surges upward; and the pulse is涩 (thready).
Modified Xiben Pills
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Formulas Name : Modified Xiben Pills
Chinese Name : 加减息奔丸
Drug Formulation
1 qian of Sichuan Aconite, 1.5 qian of Dried Ginger, 2 qian of Ginseng, 0.8 fen of Magnolia Bark, 1 liang 3 qian of Coptis, 1 qian of Aster, 0.4 fen of Croton Seed Powder, 3 qian of Cinnamon Twig, 1.5 qian of Dried Tangerine Peel, 0.7 fen of Green Tangerine Peel, 1.5 qian of Sichuan Pepper (slightly roasted to reduce pungency), a small amount of Safflower,Poria 1 qian and a half, Platycodon root 1 qian, White Cardamom 1 qian, Beijing Curcuma 1 qian and a half, Asparagus root (core removed) 1 qian and a half.
Source
From *Dongyuan’s Prescriptions of Proven Efficacy*, Volume 2.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; mix with steamed buns soaked in hot water to form pills the size of a tung tree seed.
Benefits
Formulated in midsummer; when stagnation manifests as illness, it presents with alternating chills and fever, wheezing, and coughing; qi surges upward; and the pulse is涩 (thready).
Instructions for Use
Initially take 2 pills; add 1 pill on the first day, and 2 pills on the second day, continuing until stools become slightly loose and well-formed. Then resume taking 2 pills daily. Take with ginger decoction before meals.
Note
Avoid alcohol, damp noodles, pungent spices, hot foods, and raw, cold, or hard foods.
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Modified Xiben Pills,Formulated in midsummer; when stagnation manifests as illness, it presents with alternating chills and fever, wheezing, and coughing; qi surges upward; and the pulse is涩 (thready).