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Source: Shì Yī Dé Xiào Fāng 世医得效方

Ingredients:

• Táo rén (桃仁 Persicae Semen, peach kernel) 15g
• Xìng rén (杏仁 Armeniacae Semen, apricot kernel) 30g
• Bǎi zǐ rén (柏子仁 Platycladi Semen, arborvitae seed) 3.8g
• Sōng zǐ rén (松子仁 Pini Semen, pine nut) 3g
• Yù lǐ rén (郁李仁 Pruni Semen, bush cherry kernel) 3g
• Chén pí (陈皮 Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, tangerine peel) 120g

Action: Moistens the intestines and frees the stool.

Indication: Constipation due to vacuity in old age or postpartum desiccation of fluids.

Category: Draining-precipitation formulas / Moist precipitation formulas

Method: Grind ingredients and form into pills the size of firmiana seeds with honey. Can also be prepared as a decoction.

Dosage: 12g with water on an empty stomach.

Rationale: All five agents are oily, and have the effect of lubricating the intestines and freeing the stool.

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