Perilla and Hemp Seed Pills,From *The Great Dictionary of Chinese Medicine*. This is an adaptation of the “Hemp Seed and Perilla Seed Porridge” recipe from Volume 10 of *Pu Ji Ben Shi Fang*, reformulated as a pill.,Regulates qi and promotes bowel movements. Indicated for postpartum women with depression, profuse sweating, and constipation, as well as for the elderly and those with general debility suffering from wind-induced constipation.
Perilla and Hemp Seed Pills
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Formulas Name : Perilla and Hemp Seed Pills
Chinese Name : 苏麻丸
Drug Formulation
Half a he of Perilla seeds, half a he of hemp seeds.
Source
From *The Great Dictionary of Chinese Medicine*. This is an adaptation of the “Hemp Seed and Perilla Seed Porridge” recipe from Volume 10 of *Pu Ji Ben Shi Fang*, reformulated as a pill.
Processing
Wash the above herbs thoroughly and grind into a very fine powder.
Benefits
Regulates qi and promotes bowel movements. Indicated for postpartum women with depression, profuse sweating, and constipation, as well as for the elderly and those with general debility suffering from wind-induced constipation.
Instructions for Use
Grind the ingredients with water to extract 1 zhan of juice; divide this into two portions and use them to cook porridge, which should be sipped.
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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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Perilla and Hemp Seed Pills,Regulates qi and promotes bowel movements. Indicated for postpartum women with depression, profuse sweating, and constipation, as well as for the elderly and those with general debility suffering from wind-induced constipation.