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Rhubarb (with Earthworms) Pills,For abdominal distension caused by blood-parasites, where a mass has previously formed and transformed into distension, or in cases of stone masses or intestinal tumors, with a full pulse and robust physique.

Formulas Name : Rhubarb (with Earthworms) Pills

Chinese Name : 大黄(庶虫)虫丸

Drug Formulation

Raw Jinwen, Jing Sanleng, (Shuchong) Worm, Peng’e Zhu, Dry Lacquer, and Yuanming Powder.

Source

*Direct Pointers to Hao Jing*, Volume 2.

Benefits

For abdominal distension caused by blood-parasites, where a mass has previously formed and transformed into distension, or in cases of stone masses or intestinal tumors, with a full pulse and robust physique.

Instructions for Use

Form into pills and take orally.

Rhubarb (with Earthworms) Pills，*Direct Pointers to Hao Jing*, Volume 2.，For abdominal distension caused by blood-parasites, where a mass has previously formed and transformed into distension, or in cases of stone masses or intestinal tumors, with a full pulse and robust physique.

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