Stomach-Strengthening Pills

Stomach-Strengthening Pills,Indications: Distension and fullness in the chest and diaphragm; stabbing pain in both flanks; severe pain in the epigastrium; retching, belching, and acid regurgitation; indigestion; abdominal pain and aching limbs; deficiency of central qi; irregular bowel and bladder movements; tenesmus following diarrhea or dysentery; fatigue and shortness of breath.

Formulas Name : Stomach-Strengthening Pills

Chinese Name : 健胃丸

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Cyperus rotundus, 1 liang of Alpinia officinarum, 3 liang of Lily bulb, 1 liang of Citrus aurantium, 2 liang of Aquilaria agallocha, 1 liang of Cinnamomum cassia, 2 liang of White cardamom, 2 liang of Amomum villosum, 1 liang of Coptis chinensis, 3 liang of Charred internal gold, 2 liang of Charred radish.

Source

From *National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Shenyang Formula).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a very fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills, each weighing 2 qian.

Benefits

Indications: Distension and fullness in the chest and diaphragm; stabbing pain in both flanks; severe pain in the epigastrium; retching, belching, and acid regurgitation; indigestion; abdominal pain and aching limbs; deficiency of central qi; irregular bowel and bladder movements; tenesmus following diarrhea or dysentery; fatigue and shortness of breath.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill per dose, washed down with hot water.

Note

Avoid spicy, fishy, raw, cold, and hard foods.

Stomach-Strengthening Pills,From *National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Shenyang Formula).,Indications: Distension and fullness in the chest and diaphragm; stabbing pain in both flanks; severe pain in the epigastrium; retching, belching, and acid regurgitation; indigestion; abdominal pain and aching limbs; deficiency of central qi; irregular bowel and bladder movements; tenesmus following diarrhea or dysentery; fatigue and shortness of breath.

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