Water-Separating Pill，*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Yuxian Formula).，For cases of catching a cold during hot weather, characterized by persistent watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting and diarrhea.
Water-Separating Pill
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Formulas Name : Water-Separating Pill
Chinese Name : 分水丹
Drug Formulation
2 liang of Guang Huoxiang, 2 liang 4 qian of Ze Xie, 1 liang 6 qian of Bai Bian Dou, 3 liang of Chuan Houpo, 3 liang 6 qian of Ban Xia, 2 liang of Xiang Ru Cao, 2 liang 4 qian of Sha Ren, 2 liang 4 qian of Mu Gua, 2 liang 4 qian of Zi Su, 2 liang of Bai Zhu, 3 liang of Cang Zhu,Poria (Zhu Ling) 2 liang 4 qian, Western Talc 2 liang 4 qian, Cinnamon Bark 2 liang 4 qian, Dried Tangerine Peel 2 liang 4 qian, Poria (Bai Fu Ling) 2 liang 4 qian, Dendrobium 2 liang 4 qian, Licorice 3 liang, White Angelica 2 liang 4 qian, Platycodon 1 liang 6 qian.
Source
*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations* (Yuxian Formula).
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder; each packet contains 8 fen.
Benefits
For cases of catching a cold during hot weather, characterized by persistent watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting and diarrhea.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 packet per dose, twice daily; children aged 10 and older should take half a packet, taken with ginger tea; plain water is also acceptable.
Note
Contraindicated for pregnant women.
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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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Water-Separating Pill,For cases of catching a cold during hot weather, characterized by persistent watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting and diarrhea.