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Peony Pills,For abdominal distension and constipation.

Formulas Name : Peony Pills

Chinese Name : 芍药丸

Drug Formulation

Peony Root 6 fen, Mangxiao 6 fen, Scutellaria Root 5 fen, Rhubarb 8 fen, Apricot Kernel 8 fen.

Source

From *Jingxin Lu*, cited in Volume 12 of *Yixin Fang*.

Processing

Form the mixture into pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

For abdominal distension and constipation.

Instructions for Use

Take 15 pills per dose, three times daily.

Peony Pills，From *Jingxin Lu*, cited in Volume 12 of *Yixin Fang*.，For abdominal distension and constipation.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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