Weiyang Pills，From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 6.，For deficiency of qi and blood, heaviness in the limbs, diminished joy and interest, and reduced appetite; as well as for kidney qi depletion and heaviness in the lower back and legs.
Weiyang Pills
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Formulas Name : Weiyang Pills
Chinese Name : 未央丸
Drug Formulation
Jushengzi (steamed 9 times and sun-dried 9 times) 1 liang, Bajie (core removed) 1 liang, Sichuan pepper (seeds removed) 1 liang, Goji berries 1 liang, Chrysanthemum flowers 1 liang, Acorus rhizome 1 liang, Ginseng (root tip removed) 1 liang.
Source
From *Formulas of the Imperial Pharmacy*, Volume 6.
Processing
Take one set of golden monk’s robes, wash them a thousand times in east-flowing water, wrap them in lotus leaves, and roast them over a moderate fire until slightly dry. Simmer them in fine wine until thoroughly softened, then mix with the medicinal ingredients to form pills the size of a Paulownia seed.
Benefits
For deficiency of qi and blood, heaviness in the limbs, diminished joy and interest, and reduced appetite; as well as for kidney qi depletion and heaviness in the lower back and legs.
Instructions for Use
Take 60–70 to 100 pills per dose on an empty stomach, washed down with warm wine or rice water; take two doses daily. For every 1 liang of medicine, use 1 liang of膏末子.
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Weiyang Pills,For deficiency of qi and blood, heaviness in the limbs, diminished joy and interest, and reduced appetite; as well as for kidney qi depletion and heaviness in the lower back and legs.