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Qi-Tonifying and Dryness-Moistening Pills,Constipation due to yin deficiency, with qi depletion, tenesmus, and a sensation of incomplete evacuation; nausea and dry heaving; thirst with a craving for water; and inability to eat or drink.

Formulas Name : Qi-Tonifying and Dryness-Moistening Pills

Chinese Name : 益气润燥丸

Drug Formulation

Prepared Rehmannia 6 liang, Apricot Kernels (roasted, with skin and tip removed) 2 liang 5 qian, Fructus Aurantii (roasted) 2 liang 5 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 2 liang 5 qian, Donkey-hide Gelatin (roasted) half a liang, Cistanche half a liang, Perilla Seeds 1 liang, Schizonepeta 1 liang, Angelica sinensis 3 liang.

Source

*Treasury of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 7.

Processing

Form into pills with honey, each the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

Constipation due to yin deficiency, with qi depletion, tenesmus, and a sensation of incomplete evacuation; nausea and dry heaving; thirst with a craving for water; and inability to eat or drink.

Instructions for Use

Take 80–90 pills per dose, taken on an empty stomach with plain hot water.

Qi-Tonifying and Dryness-Moistening Pills,*Treasury of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 7.,Constipation due to yin deficiency, with qi depletion, tenesmus, and a sensation of incomplete evacuation; nausea and dry heaving; thirst with a craving for water; and inability to eat or drink.

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