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Yam Pills,For deficiency-related fatigue with shortness of breath and weakness in the limbs. For deficiency-related low back pain and weakness in the limbs.

Formulas Name : Yam Pills

Chinese Name : 山芋丸

Drug Formulation

2 liang of yam, 1 liang of astragalus, half a liang of polygala (with core removed), half a liang of schisandra, half a liang of achyranthes (stems removed, soaked in wine, sliced, and roasted), 3 fen of biota seed, 3 fen of cinnamon (coarse bark removed), 1 liang of morinda (with core removed), and 2 liang of prepared rehmannia (roasted).

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 88.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For deficiency-related fatigue with shortness of breath and weakness in the limbs. For deficiency-related low back pain and weakness in the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Take 30 pills per dose, washed down with warm wine before meals.

Yam Pills,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 88.,For deficiency-related fatigue with shortness of breath and weakness in the limbs. For deficiency-related low back pain and weakness in the limbs.

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