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Turtle Shell Longevity Pills,For men with kidney deficiency. For women with blood deficiency, characterized by aching in the lower back and legs, weakness in the lower limbs, numbness throughout the body, shortness of breath, palpitations, weakness in the limbs, and amenorrhea due to blood deficiency.

Formulas Name : Turtle Shell Longevity Pills

Chinese Name : 龄龟丸

Drug Formulation

1 jin of turtle shell, 8 liang of Angelica sinensis, 8 liang of white peony root, 5 liang of Achyranthes root, 2 liang of peach kernels, 2 liang of safflower, 2 liang of deer gelatin, 3 liang of Eucommia bark, 5 liang of astragalus root, and 5 liang of Chinese yam.

Source

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

Processing

Grind into a fine powder and roll into small pills with boiling water.

Benefits

For men with kidney deficiency. For women with blood deficiency, characterized by aching in the lower back and legs, weakness in the lower limbs, numbness throughout the body, shortness of breath, palpitations, weakness in the limbs, and amenorrhea due to blood deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, twice daily, with plain water.

Note

Avoid raw and cold foods. Not to be taken by pregnant women.

Turtle Shell Longevity Pills,From *National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Fushun Formula).,For men with kidney deficiency. For women with blood deficiency, characterized by aching in the lower back and legs, weakness in the lower limbs, numbness throughout the body, shortness of breath, palpitations, weakness in the limbs, and amenorrhea due to blood deficiency.

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