Spirit-Preserving Pills

Spirit-Preserving Pills,For distending pain under the ribs and constipation.

Formulas Name : Spirit-Preserving Pills

Chinese Name : 保神丸

Drug Formulation

2.5 qian of black pepper, 2.5 qian of wood fragrant, 7 whole scorpions, and 2.5 fen of croton seed powder.

Source

From *A Plate of Pearls*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; mix with steamed buns soaked in hot water to form pills, then coat with cinnabar.

Benefits

For distending pain under the ribs and constipation.

Spirit-Preserving Pills,From *A Plate of Pearls*, Volume 2.,For distending pain under the ribs and constipation.

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