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Poppy Pills,For all types of chronic and exhausting coughs.

Formulas Name : Poppy Pills

Chinese Name : 罂粟丸

Drug Formulation

Poppy pods (half fresh—remove the calyx, slice, and roast until dry; half aged—soak, remove the membranes, and stir-fry) 1 liang.

Source

*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 59.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a marble.

Benefits

For all types of chronic and exhausting coughs.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill per dose, chewed and swallowed before bedtime.

Poppy Pills，*The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 59.，For all types of chronic and exhausting coughs.

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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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