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Papaya Pill,For severe pain in the feet and knees, making it impossible to walk long distances or stand for extended periods.

Formulas Name : Papaya Pill

Chinese Name : 木瓜丹

Drug Formulation

1 Xuan Zhou papaya (a large Du papaya may also be used), 1 liang of Notopterygium, 2 liang of Angelica pubescens, and half a liang of processed Aconite root (all ground into a powder).

Source

*Chuanxin Shiyong Fang*, Volume 1.

Processing

Remove the seeds from the wood apple, cut off the top, and fill the hollow with well-cured mugwort, packing it tightly. Replace the top and secure it with a bamboo skewer. Steam until thoroughly soft. Add the powdered Qianghuo, Duhuo, and processed Aconite. First, pound the wood apple until mushy, then add the powdered herbs and pound into a paste. Form into pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For severe pain in the feet and knees, making it impossible to walk long distances or stand for extended periods.

Instructions for Use

Take 30–50 pills per dose, washed down with warm wine or salted broth before meals.

Papaya Pill,*Chuanxin Shiyong Fang*, Volume 1.,For severe pain in the feet and knees, making it impossible to walk long distances or stand for extended periods.

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