Oyster Shell and Coptis Pills，*Bo Ji*, Volume 4.，For children with malnutrition-induced qi deficiency, characterized by puffy face and head, diarrhea, sallow complexion, tufted hair, distension of the chest and abdomen, and prominent blue veins on the abdomen.
Oyster Shell and Coptis Pills
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Formulas Name : Oyster Shell and Coptis Pills
Chinese Name : 蚵蚾黄连丸
Drug Formulation
10 toad-shaped clams (wash, remove the abdomen, soak in wine, and roast until they turn yellow and emit a fragrant aroma, then set aside), 1 fen of Wood Fragrance, half liang of Hu Huanglian, half liang of Huanglian (the nine-segmented variety), 1 fen of Agarwood, 1 fen of Clove, a pinch of Musk,half liang of Mu Jie (burned until all smoke has dissipated), 22 seeds of Croton tiglium (rinsed with water, with the inner membrane and oil removed; wrapped in paper and pressed with a heavy object to remove oil, then ground into a fine powder), 1 qian of dried ginger (burned until its properties are preserved).
Source
*Bo Ji*, Volume 4.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder. Mix with water-soaked steamed buns to form pills the size of radish seeds.
Benefits
For children with malnutrition-induced qi deficiency, characterized by puffy face and head, diarrhea, sallow complexion, tufted hair, distension of the chest and abdomen, and prominent blue veins on the abdomen.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 pill per dose on an empty stomach or before bedtime, washed down with rice water; for children aged 3 and older, take 2–3 pills per dose.
Note
Avoid sticky and slippery foods.
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Oyster Shell and Coptis Pills,For children with malnutrition-induced qi deficiency, characterized by puffy face and head, diarrhea, sallow complexion, tufted hair, distension of the chest and abdomen, and prominent blue veins on the abdomen.