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Nourishing the Spirit Pills,For insomnia, cough, various types of pain, as well as redness and pain in the eyes, and difficulty sleeping.

Formulas Name : Nourishing the Spirit Pills

Chinese Name : 养神丸

Drug Formulation

Opium (premium grade) 1 qian, Musk 2 fen, Sour Jujube Seed 3 qian, Licorice 3 fen.

Source

*Ophthalmology Treasure Chest*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with a paste to form pills the size of millet grains.

Benefits

For insomnia, cough, various types of pain, as well as redness and pain in the eyes, and difficulty sleeping.

Instructions for Use

Take 10 pills each time, washed down with plain hot water before bedtime.

Note

Excessive or improper use may be harmful.

Nourishing the Spirit Pills,*Ophthalmology Treasure Chest*, Volume 4.,For insomnia, cough, various types of pain, as well as redness and pain in the eyes, and difficulty sleeping.

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