Pill of Purple Aster for All Diseases，*Yuanrong*.，For chronic abdominal masses as large as a bowl, as well as various jaundice-related conditions; whenever earth qi rises, causing qi to surge toward the heart and induce cramping pain around the navel; all insect bites; the ten types of parasitic diseases; the ten types of witchcraft-induced illnesses; as well as cold stomach causing regurgitation of food, vomiting, nausea, and indigestion; epidemic diseases; women with long-standing amenorrhea, or those with abdominal distension resembling pregnancy accompanied by heavy bleeding that occurs when the weather turns gloomy;the twelve types of wind disorders; chronic arthralgia so severe that one loses track of time, restlessness day and night; dreams of copulating with ghosts; excessive white dandruff on the scalp; uncontrollable crying or laughing as if possessed by ghosts; and sores forming in the abdomen.
Pill of Purple Aster for All Diseases
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All references in this article to TCM syndrome differentiation, herbal medicines, teas, and decoctions are intended to promote TCM culture and are provided solely for educational and reference purposes.
Formulas Name : Pill of Purple Aster for All Diseases
Chinese Name : 万病紫菀丸
Drug Formulation
Purple Aster (remove stems and soil) 1 liang, Evodia (washed 7 times in boiling water, then dried in an oven) 1 liang, Acorus 1 liang, Bupleurum (remove filaments) 1 liang, Magnolia Bark (processed with ginger) 1 liang, Platycodon (remove root stalk), Poria (remove skin), Soapberry (remove skin, strings, etc., and roast)Cinnamon Twig, Dried Ginger (roasted), Coptis (stems removed) 8 qian, Sichuan Pepper (seeds and closed tips removed, lightly roasted) half liang, Croton Seed (skin and membrane removed, oil extracted, ground) half liang, Ginseng (root base removed) half liang, Sichuan Aconite (roasted, skin and navel removed) 3 qian, Notopterygium half liang, Angelica pubescens half liang, Saposhnikovia half liang.
Source
*Yuanrong*.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix in the croton seeds, and blend with refined honey to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.
Benefits
For chronic abdominal masses as large as a bowl, as well as various jaundice-related conditions; whenever earth qi rises, causing qi to surge toward the heart and induce cramping pain around the navel; all insect bites; the ten types of parasitic diseases; the ten types of witchcraft-induced illnesses; as well as cold stomach causing regurgitation of food, vomiting, nausea, and indigestion; epidemic diseases; women with long-standing amenorrhea, or those with abdominal distension resembling pregnancy accompanied by heavy bleeding that occurs when the weather turns gloomy;the twelve types of wind disorders; chronic arthralgia so severe that one loses track of time, restlessness day and night; dreams of copulating with ghosts; excessive white dandruff on the scalp; uncontrollable crying or laughing as if possessed by ghosts; and sores forming in the abdomen.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 pills per dose, gradually increasing to 5–7 pills. Take after meals or before bedtime with ginger decoction. Specific instructions follow: For hemorrhoids, fistulas, and intestinal wind, take with wine; for red and white dysentery, take with che-zi decoction; for dysentery with pus and blood, take with rice-drink decoction; for blood-induced oppression following a fall or injury, with unresponsive limbs, take with wine; for roundworms gnawing at the heart, take with areca nut decoction;choking due to qi stagnation or anxiety—take with lotus leaf decoction; injuries from falls or blows, or alcohol poisoning—take with broom ash and licorice decoction; all types of wind disorders—take with Cimicifuga decoction; white roundworms—take with areca nut decoction; cholera—take with dried ginger decoction; cough—take with apricot kernel decoction; lower back and kidney pain—take with soybean and lint decoction; cold damage with yin toxicity—take with warm wine;For vomiting, take with fresh ginger decoction; for food or drink-induced qi stagnation, take with wheat flour decoction; for epidemic diseases, take with well water; for spleen wind, take with dried tangerine peel decoction; for headache, take with water; for chest pain, take with warm wine; for obstruction of urination or defecation, take with lampwick decoction; for injuries caused by specific substances, take with a decoction made from that substance; for vomiting water, take with pear decoction; for qi disorders, take with dried ginger decoction;For infantile convulsions caused by “heavenly wind,” administer with Fangfeng Decoction; Fangji may also be used; for infantile malnutrition-induced dysentery, administer with scallion-white decoction; for infantile indigestion from milk or food, administer with plain broth; for amenorrhea, administer with decocted safflower wine; for abdominal pain in women, administer with Chuanxiong Decoction; for spontaneous abortion after six months of pregnancy, administer with mugwort decoction; for fetal qi surging to the heart, administer with wine;Postpartum fainting and pain: take with warm wine; pain due to blood and qi stagnation: take with Angelica wine; postpartum heart pain and abdominal distension: take with Doulin Decoction; difficult labor: take with Yizhi Decoction; postpartum bloody dysentery: take with Angelica Decoction; red and white vaginal discharge: take with wine-decocted Artemisia Decoction; to treat both internal and external cold-induced fever: take with congee; menstrual blockage in unmarried women: take with wine; fetal death: take with Malva Seed Decoction.
Note
Not suitable for women in the early stages of pregnancy.
Copyright: Excerpt from *Yuanrong*., Copyright belongs to the Original Author and all original sources, This article was shared by DeDe on August 31, 2026, Please credit the source and include a link to the original article when reposting.
Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026
Correct Content Errors: Errors may occur during the writing, editing, translation, and publication of website content. If you find any errors or inaccurate information in this article, please feel free to Contact Us to report them, and we will correct them promptly.
FDA Disclaimer: The descriptions of the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicines, herbal teas, decoctions, and formulas, as well as the content on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic theory and traditional TCM therapies contained on this site, are intended solely for the purpose of popularizing TCM culture and serving as an educational reference; they do not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Please do not attempt to use these products on your own without proper guidance. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are experiencing any physical discomfort, please consult a licensed healthcare professional and seek treatment at a reputable medical institution. This platform assumes no responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of herbs or formulas by any individual based on the information provided on this site. Please read Medical Disclaimer.
Pill of Purple Aster for All Diseases,For chronic abdominal masses as large as a bowl, as well as various jaundice-related conditions; whenever earth qi rises, causing qi to surge toward the heart and induce cramping pain around the navel; all insect bites; the ten types of parasitic diseases; the ten types of witchcraft-induced illnesses; as well as cold stomach causing regurgitation of food, vomiting, nausea, and indigestion; epidemic diseases; women with long-standing amenorrhea, or those with abdominal distension resembling pregnancy accompanied by heavy bleeding that occurs when the weather turns gloomy;the twelve types of wind disorders; chronic arthralgia so severe that one loses track of time, restlessness day and night; dreams of copulating with ghosts; excessive white dandruff on the scalp; uncontrollable crying or laughing as if possessed by ghosts; and sores forming in the abdomen.