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Platycodon Pill,For cold-induced stagnation and mass-like masses; upon onset, there is a sensation of fullness and shortness of breath, pulling pain in the bladder, and bloating with indigestion. Dispels stagnation. For counterflow of qi beneath the flanks causing oppression and fullness that has persisted for many years.

Formulas Name : Platycodon Pill

Chinese Name : 桔梗丸

Drug Formulation

Platycodon root 4 fen, Zhi Shi 4 fen (roasted), softshell turtle shell 4 fen (roasted), ginseng 4 fen, Angelica sinensis 4 fen, Cinnamomum cassia 3 fen, Atractylodes macrocephala 4 fen, Evodia rutaecarpa 3 fen, barley malt 6 fen, dried ginger 4 fen, licorice 5 fen (roasted).

Source

From *The Secret Records for Prolonging Life*, cited in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

For cold-induced stagnation and mass-like masses; upon onset, there is a sensation of fullness and shortness of breath, pulling pain in the bladder, and bloating with indigestion. Dispels stagnation. For counterflow of qi beneath the flanks causing oppression and fullness that has persisted for many years.

Instructions for Use

Take 10 pills per dose, washed down with wine, twice daily. Gradually increase the dose to 20 pills.

Note

Avoid raw green onions, pork, and amaranth; also avoid garlic, seaweed, Chinese cabbage, peaches, plums, and sparrow meat.

Platycodon Pill,From *The Secret Records for Prolonging Life*, cited in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.,For cold-induced stagnation and mass-like masses; upon onset, there is a sensation of fullness and shortness of breath, pulling pain in the bladder, and bloating with indigestion. Dispels stagnation. For counterflow of qi beneath the flanks causing oppression and fullness that has persisted for many years.

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