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Yang-Boosting Pill

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Yang-Boosting Pill,For deficiency of kidney qi, weakness in the limbs, a sallow and haggard complexion, and cold pain in the navel and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Yang-Boosting Pill

Chinese Name : 助阳丹

Drug Formulation

Oyster shell (calcined) 2 liang, Sichuan pepper (roasted) 2 liang, sulfur 1 liang.

Source

From *Ji Sheng*, Volume 1.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, then form into pills the size of a paulownia seed using a wine paste.

Benefits

For deficiency of kidney qi, weakness in the limbs, a sallow and haggard complexion, and cold pain in the navel and abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Take 15 pills before meals, washed down with wine.

Yang-Boosting Pill,From *Ji Sheng*, Volume 1.,For deficiency of kidney qi, weakness in the limbs, a sallow and haggard complexion, and cold pain in the navel and abdomen.

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