Pill for Clearing Stagnation

Pill for Clearing Stagnation,For disharmony of the spleen and stomach, retained fluid and undigested food, as well as recurrent diarrhea; abdominal pain after eating; retching and nausea; distension and oppression in the flanks and chest; alternating constipation and diarrhea; masses; and distension and fullness in the epigastrium.

Formulas Name : Pill for Clearing Stagnation

Chinese Name : 磨滞丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Wood Fragrance, 1 liang of Green Tangerine Peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and roasted), 1 liang of Cinnamon (coarse bark removed), 3 liang of Evodia Fruit (washed in hot water, dried, and stir-fried), 1 qian bi of Realgar (simmered in vinegar until it forms a powder, ground, and stir-fried), and half a qian bi of Croton Seed Powder (stir-fried).

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 57.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix thoroughly with realgar and croton seed powder, and form into pills the size of mung beans using a paste made from flour boiled in vinegar.

Benefits

For disharmony of the spleen and stomach, retained fluid and undigested food, as well as recurrent diarrhea; abdominal pain after eating; retching and nausea; distension and oppression in the flanks and chest; alternating constipation and diarrhea; masses; and distension and fullness in the epigastrium.

Instructions for Use

Take 10 pills per dose, increasing to 15 pills as needed. Take after meals in the morning and evening, and before bedtime. Reduce the number of pills if stools become loose or watery.

Pill for Clearing Stagnation,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 57.,For disharmony of the spleen and stomach, retained fluid and undigested food, as well as recurrent diarrhea; abdominal pain after eating; retching and nausea; distension and oppression in the flanks and chest; alternating constipation and diarrhea; masses; and distension and fullness in the epigastrium.

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