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Si Xiao Pills

Formulas Name : Si Xiao Pills

Chinese Name : 四消丸

Drug Formulation

Raw rhubarb 2 jin, black and white cowhage 2 jin, wulingzhi 2 jin, cyperus rhizome 2 jin.

Source

From *Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Formulations* (Yu Ju’s Formula).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with water to form pills.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with plain boiled water. For children aged 10, take 1 qian per dose.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women.

Si Xiao Pills,From *Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Formulations* (Yu Ju’s Formula).,

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