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Moisturizing and Relieving Dryness Pills,For constipation in the elderly.

Formulas Name : Moisturizing and Relieving Dryness Pills

Chinese Name : 润燥丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of raw Rehmannia, 1 liang of prepared Rehmannia, 1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of donkey-hide gelatin, 5 qian of hemp seeds, 5 qian of apricot kernels, and 3 qian of Fructus Aurantii.

Source

From *Collected Works on Medicine*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For constipation in the elderly.

Instructions for Use

Take as honey-coated pills.

Moisturizing and Relieving Dryness Pills，From *Collected Works on Medicine*, Volume 3.，For constipation in the elderly.

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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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