Worm-Seeking Pills，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 169.，Effective for various types of stagnant qi and cold-induced arthralgia.
Worm-Seeking Pills
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Formulas Name : Worm-Seeking Pills
Chinese Name : 寻积丸
Drug Formulation
Croton seeds, as needed (ground finely with the husks); Coptis; and raw wheat flour, each in equal parts.
Source
*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 169.
Processing
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, then form them into pills the size of a paulownia seed using cold water. Next, roast wheat bran and earth ash over alternating high and low heat until dry. Place a bowl of cold water nearby; once the pills are dry, test one pill by placing it in the cold water—it should float on the surface.
Benefits
Effective for various types of stagnant qi and cold-induced arthralgia.
Instructions for Use
Take 5–7 to 10 pills per dose, washed down with warm water in the evening; take three times daily.
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Worm-Seeking Pills,Effective for various types of stagnant qi and cold-induced arthralgia.