Qi Pi Pills，From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.，For cold-induced stagnation and accumulation, with blockage and knotted mass; severe pain around the navel; abdominal distension and fullness; and chest oppression and fullness; as well as when wind invades the viscera, due to accumulated anxiety and resentment, overexertion, injury to tendons and vessels, emaciation, and inability to eat or drink.
Qi Pi Pills
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Formulas Name : Qi Pi Pills
Chinese Name : 气痞丸
Drug Formulation
Aconite Root 2 fen (roasted), Licorice Root 2 fen (toasted), Cornflower Seeds 2 fen (roasted), Rhubarb 2 fen, Ligusticum Root 2 fen, Peony Root 2 fen, Poria 2 fen (toasted; one formula includes Alisma but omits Poria, while another includes Cinnamon Bark but omits Poria).
Source
From *Gujin Luyan*, cited in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.
Processing
Grind the above herbs into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.
Benefits
For cold-induced stagnation and accumulation, with blockage and knotted mass; severe pain around the navel; abdominal distension and fullness; and chest oppression and fullness; as well as when wind invades the viscera, due to accumulated anxiety and resentment, overexertion, injury to tendons and vessels, emaciation, and inability to eat or drink.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 pills per dose, twice daily; if no improvement is seen, gradually increase to 5 or 7 pills.
Note
Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, pork, and cold water.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 30, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 30, 2026
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Qi Pi Pills,For cold-induced stagnation and accumulation, with blockage and knotted mass; severe pain around the navel; abdominal distension and fullness; and chest oppression and fullness; as well as when wind invades the viscera, due to accumulated anxiety and resentment, overexertion, injury to tendons and vessels, emaciation, and inability to eat or drink.