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Prunus mume Seed Pill,Effective for all types of swelling. For children with malnutrition and shortness of breath accompanied by swelling and distension.

Formulas Name : Prunus mume Seed Pill

Chinese Name : 郁李仁丹

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Prunus mume seeds (soaked in hot water, peeled, and lightly roasted), half a liang of areca nut, and 1 qian of pharbitis seeds (roasted).

Source

*General Essentials of Health*, Volume 14.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and form into pills by adding a few drops of water.

Benefits

Effective for all types of swelling. For children with malnutrition and shortness of breath accompanied by swelling and distension.

Instructions for Use

Take 10 pills per dose on an empty stomach, washed down with scallion-white decoction.

Prunus mume Seed Pill，*General Essentials of Health*, Volume 14.，Effective for all types of swelling. For children with malnutrition and shortness of breath accompanied by swelling and distension.

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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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