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Xuanji Pills,For constipation.

Formulas Name : Xuanji Pills

Chinese Name : 宣积丸

Drug Formulation

Croton seed, dried ginger, Chinese chive seed, galangal, sulfur, Euphorbia, and white areca nut—each in equal parts.

Source

The formula is from *Xu Ben Shi* (Vol. 10); the name appears in *Yi Xue Gang Mu* (Vol. 23).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with rice, and form into pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

For constipation.

Instructions for Use

In the morning, wash your hands with pepper water, rub sesame oil on the palms of your hands, take one pill, and you will have a bowel movement shortly thereafter. Once it stops, wash your hands with cold water.

Xuanji Pills,The formula is from *Xu Ben Shi* (Vol. 10); the name appears in *Yi Xue Gang Mu* (Vol. 23).,For constipation.

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