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Yin-Nourishing and Intestinal-Moistening Pills,Constipation with intestinal obstruction, blood deficiency leading to intestinal dryness, and prolonged absence of bowel movements.

Formulas Name : Yin-Nourishing and Intestinal-Moistening Pills

Chinese Name : 滋阴润肠丸

Drug Formulation

Prepared Rehmannia, Angelica sinensis, Prepared Rhubarb, Raw Licorice, Hemp Seeds, Raw Rehmannia, Peach Kernels (with skin and tips removed), Safflower, and Cimicifuga.

Source

From *Secrets of Health Preservation*, Volume 2.

Processing

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

Benefits

Constipation with intestinal obstruction, blood deficiency leading to intestinal dryness, and prolonged absence of bowel movements.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with plain hot water; for those who are weak, reduce the dose by 1 qian per serving.

Yin-Nourishing and Intestinal-Moistening Pills,From *Secrets of Health Preservation*, Volume 2.,Constipation with intestinal obstruction, blood deficiency leading to intestinal dryness, and prolonged absence of bowel movements.

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