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Trichosanthes Root Pills,The “Three Consumptions” resulting from water deficiency and fire excess.

Formulas Name : Trichosanthes Root Pills

Chinese Name : 瓜蒌根丸

Drug Formulation

Trichosanthes root (thinly sliced, steamed with human breast milk, then mixed with bamboo sap and sun-dried).

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder and mix with refined honey to form pills.

Benefits

The “Three Consumptions” resulting from water deficiency and fire excess.

Instructions for Use

Take a pill the size of a marble and let it dissolve in the mouth; or take pills the size of mung beans, 100 per dose, washed down with rice water.

Trichosanthes Root Pills，*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 7.，The “Three Consumptions” resulting from water deficiency and fire excess.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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