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Zi Chen Pills,For food stagnation counteracted by cold, resulting in prolonged retention followed by vomiting, the pulse will certainly be slow.

Formulas Name : Zi Chen Pills

Chinese Name : 紫沉丸

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Agarwood, 3 qian of Areca Nut, 5 qian of Perilla Stems, 1 liang of Amomum (shelled and stir-fried), 5 qian of Shenqu, 5 qian of Barley Malt, 5 qian of Atractylodes, 5 qian of Lindera, 5 qian of Cyperus (stir-fried), 1 liang of Dried Tangerine Peel, 1 liang of Magnolia Bark (stir-fried with ginger), and 3 qian of Licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Ming Yi Zhi Zhang*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and form into pills with water.

Benefits

For food stagnation counteracted by cold, resulting in prolonged retention followed by vomiting, the pulse will certainly be slow.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, washed down with Amomum decoction.

Zi Chen Pills,From *Ming Yi Zhi Zhang*, Volume 5.,For food stagnation counteracted by cold, resulting in prolonged retention followed by vomiting, the pulse will certainly be slow.

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