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Trichosanthes Root Pills,For diabetes with mental restlessness, irritability, and oppression.

Formulas Name : Trichosanthes Root Pills

Chinese Name : 栝楼根丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Trichosanthes root, 1 liang of Ophiopogon tuber (core removed, roasted), 3 fen of Licorice (lightly roasted until reddish, coarsely chopped), 3 fen of Coptis (stems removed), half a liang of Red Ocher, half a liang of Alisma, and 1 liang of Gypsum.

Source

From *Shenghui*, Volume 53.

Processing

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

Benefits

For diabetes with mental restlessness, irritability, and oppression.

Instructions for Use

Take 30 pills per dose, washed down with clear congee broth, at any time.

Trichosanthes Root Pills，From *Shenghui*, Volume 53.，For diabetes with mental restlessness, irritability, and oppression.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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