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Niulang Pills,Edema and abdominal distension caused by water retention.

Formulas Name : Niulang Pills

Chinese Name : 牛榔丸

Drug Formulation

Half liang of areca nut (roasted), half liang of trichosanthes peel (roasted), half liang of black pharbitis (roasted), half liang of white pharbitis (roasted).

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 192.

Processing

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

Benefits

Edema and abdominal distension caused by water retention.

Instructions for Use

Take 20 pills per dose, washed down with a decoction of Areca catechu peel.

Niulang Pills,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 192.,Edema and abdominal distension caused by water retention.

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