Shenhua Liji Pills，From *Secret Formulas of the Haidai Residence*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 193).，When yin and yang are out of balance, heat accumulates internally, the stomach qi cannot function properly, and dampness takes advantage of this weakness to invade the Eight Extra Meridians, leading to abdominal distension and water retention, swelling throughout the body, an inability to eat in the evening after eating in the morning, bloating after eating, red and scanty urine, hard and dry stools, and symptoms such as painful urination and urinary retention.
Shenhua Liji Pills
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Formulas Name : Shenhua Liji Pills
Chinese Name : 神化利机丸
Drug Formulation
Alisma 1 liang 2 fen 5, Pepper Seeds 1 liang 5, Kelp and Sea Sand 3 liang, Wood Fragrance half a liang, Fennel 5 fen (roasted), Talc 1 liang, Bitter Shepherd’s Purse 1 jin (soaked in wine overnight, then baked dry).
Source
From *Secret Formulas of the Haidai Residence*, cited in *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 193).
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder. Decoct Huang Bai powder with 1 zhan of water until it forms a paste, then roll into pills the size of a Paulownia seed.
Benefits
When yin and yang are out of balance, heat accumulates internally, the stomach qi cannot function properly, and dampness takes advantage of this weakness to invade the Eight Extra Meridians, leading to abdominal distension and water retention, swelling throughout the body, an inability to eat in the evening after eating in the morning, bloating after eating, red and scanty urine, hard and dry stools, and symptoms such as painful urination and urinary retention.
Instructions for Use
Take 50 pills per dose, washed down with warm wine before meals. The dosage should be reduced once bowel movements resume.
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Shenhua Liji Pills,When yin and yang are out of balance, heat accumulates internally, the stomach qi cannot function properly, and dampness takes advantage of this weakness to invade the Eight Extra Meridians, leading to abdominal distension and water retention, swelling throughout the body, an inability to eat in the evening after eating in the morning, bloating after eating, red and scanty urine, hard and dry stools, and symptoms such as painful urination and urinary retention.