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Tongshui Dan,Decayed semen obstructs the meridians, resulting in obstruction of both the front and rear passages.

Formulas Name : Tongshui Dan

Chinese Name : 通隧丹

Drug Formulation

Sichuan Melia fruit, aniseed, manchurian armadillo shell, charred soapwort root, and winter mallow seeds—each in equal parts; licorice tips reduced by half; black cowhage doubled.

Source

*Yi Ji*, Volume 8.

Processing

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

Benefits

Decayed semen obstructs the meridians, resulting in obstruction of both the front and rear passages.

Instructions for Use

Take 1–2 qian per dose, washed down with hot water.

Tongshui Dan,*Yi Ji*, Volume 8.,Decayed semen obstructs the meridians, resulting in obstruction of both the front and rear passages.

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