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Qi Xia Pills,Fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm; reduced appetite and fluid intake.

Formulas Name : Qi Xia Pills

Chinese Name : 气下丸

Drug Formulation

Ophiopogon tuber 5 liang, Licorice root 5 liang, Ginseng 2 liang, Asarum root 2 liang, Polygala root 2 liang, Dried ginger 2 liang, Sichuan pepper 2 liang, Cinnamon bark 2 liang, Aconite root 1.5 liang.

Source

*Ji Feng*, Volume 20.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

Fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm; reduced appetite and fluid intake.

Instructions for Use

Take 7 to 10 pills per dose, washed down with plain hot water after meals. Relief should be achieved within 2–7 days.

Qi Xia Pills,*Ji Feng*, Volume 20.,Fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm; reduced appetite and fluid intake.

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