Xiao Cao Pills

Xiao Cao Pills,For chest obstruction and heart pain, with counterflow qi in the diaphragm and inability to swallow.

Formulas Name : Xiao Cao Pills

Chinese Name : 小草丸

Drug Formulation

Xiao Cao 3 fen, Cinnamon Bark 3 fen, Sichuan Pepper 3 fen (sweated), Dried Ginger 2 fen, Asarum 3 fen, Aconite Root 2 fen (roasted).

Source

From *Fan Wang’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the above herbs into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For chest obstruction and heart pain, with counterflow qi in the diaphragm and inability to swallow.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 pills each time, washed down with rice water before meals, 3 times a day. If the dosage needs to be slightly increased, adjust accordingly based on the patient’s response.

Note

Avoid pork, cold water, raw scallions, and raw vegetables.

Xiao Cao Pills,From *Fan Wang’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 12 of *Wai Tai*.,For chest obstruction and heart pain, with counterflow qi in the diaphragm and inability to swallow.

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