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Qiushi Dan,For consumptive weakness and emaciation.

Formulas Name : Qiushi Dan

Chinese Name : 秋石丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Qiushi, 1 liang of dried Chinese yam.

Source

From *Hong’s Collection of Proven Formulas*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; separately, mix the Chinese yam with wine to form a paste, then roll into pills the size of a Paulownia seed, and coat them with dried Chinese yam.

Benefits

For consumptive weakness and emaciation.

Instructions for Use

Take 20 pills per dose, with warm wine or rice water.

Qiushi Dan,From *Hong’s Collection of Proven Formulas*, Volume 4.,For consumptive weakness and emaciation.

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