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Purgative Pill,For those who have consumed excessive amounts of raw, cold, or charred foods, or foods that are difficult to digest, resulting in food stagnation in the intestines; constipation preventing evacuation; dry feces remaining in the abdomen causing pain; and severe pain upon palpation.

Formulas Name : Purgative Pill

Chinese Name : 逐秽丹

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Angelica sinensis root tips, 3 qian of rhubarb, 1 qian of licorice, 1 qian of Trifoliate orange fruit, and 3 qian of Moutan bark.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For those who have consumed excessive amounts of raw, cold, or charred foods, or foods that are difficult to digest, resulting in food stagnation in the intestines; constipation preventing evacuation; dry feces remaining in the abdomen causing pain; and severe pain upon palpation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Purgative Pill,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,For those who have consumed excessive amounts of raw, cold, or charred foods, or foods that are difficult to digest, resulting in food stagnation in the intestines; constipation preventing evacuation; dry feces remaining in the abdomen causing pain; and severe pain upon palpation.

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