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Soapberry Root Pills,To treat wind-toxin caused by bayberry.

Formulas Name : Soapberry Root Pills

Chinese Name : 皂根丸

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1.5 liang of Astragalus membranaceus, 1 liang of Panax ginseng, 1 liang of Qi-ai, 5 qian of Ephedra, and 4 liang of soapberry root bark.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.

Processing

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

Benefits

To treat wind-toxin caused by bayberry.

Instructions for Use

Take 50 pills per dose, washed down with a concentrated decoction of Smilax glabra.

Soapberry Root Pills,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.,To treat wind-toxin caused by bayberry.

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