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Tonifying and Activating the Meridians Pill

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Tonifying and Activating the Meridians Pill,For trauma and contusions, deficiency of qi and blood, aching of tendons and bones, and difficulty moving.

Formulas Name : Tonifying and Activating the Meridians Pill

Chinese Name : 补益活络丹

Drug Formulation

Raw Astragalus 5 qian, raw White Peony Root 3 qian, mulberry twigs 5 qian, Codonopsis (stem removed) 3 qian, prepared Rehmannia 3 qian, Moutan Bark 3 qian, Poria (peeled) 3 qian,3 qian Clematis, 2 qian Safflower, 4 qian Processed Polygonum multiflorum, 3 qian Angelica pubescens, 1 qian Peach Kernel (peeled), 3 qian Angelica sinensis, 3 qian Carica papaya, 2 qian Red Peony Root, 1 qian 5 fen Ligusticum chuanxiong, 2 qian Charred Eucommia (salt-fried), 3 qian Earthworm, 3 qian Stephania, 2 qian Cyperus rotundus (vinegar-fried), 2 qian Licorice.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Tianjin Formula).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills weighing 2 qian each, and seal them securely with wax paper or vinegar-soaked paper tubes.

Benefits

For trauma and contusions, deficiency of qi and blood, aching of tendons and bones, and difficulty moving.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 pill at a time; for severe cases, take 2 pills at a time, washed down with plain boiled water.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women.

Tonifying and Activating the Meridians Pill,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Tianjin Formula).,For trauma and contusions, deficiency of qi and blood, aching of tendons and bones, and difficulty moving.

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