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Yiyuan Pills,Indicated for deficiency of blood and qi, phlegm accumulation, leukorrhea, and yin-fire-induced gout.

Formulas Name : Yiyuan Pills

Chinese Name : 益元丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of ginseng, 2 liang of white atractylodes, 2 liang of prepared rehmannia, 2 liang of phellodendron (roasted until black), 1 liang of Chinese yam, 1 liang of sea stone, 1 liang of Pinellia ternata, half a liang of Suoyang, half a liang of dried ginger (burned to ash), and 2 liang of decayed turtle shell (roasted with wine).

Source

Formula from *Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 4; name cited in *Xingyuan*, Volume 7.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, then form into pills with congee and take. Another method suggests forming pills with a wine paste.

Benefits

Indicated for deficiency of blood and qi, phlegm accumulation, leukorrhea, and yin-fire-induced gout.

Instructions for Use

Take orally.

Yiyuan Pills,Formula from *Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 4; name cited in *Xingyuan*, Volume 7.,Indicated for deficiency of blood and qi, phlegm accumulation, leukorrhea, and yin-fire-induced gout.

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