妙濟丸
See also: 妙济丸
Chinese
| clever; wonderful | aid; ferry; frugal | pill | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (妙濟丸) | 妙 | 濟 | 丸 | |
| simp. (妙济丸) | 妙 | 济 | 丸 | |
Pronunciation
Noun
妙濟丸
- A blackish-brown pill used in traditional Chinese medicine "to strengthen the tendons and bones, to remove damp and obstruction from the collaterals, to promote blood circulation and relieve pain in the treatment of numbness and contracture of the limbs, joint pain and weakness of the loins and legs".
Miaoji pills have the following herbal ingredients:
| Name | Chinese (S) | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| Auricularia auricula-judae (processed with vinegar) | 黑木耳 (醋制) | 300 |
| Radix Angelicae Sinensis | 当归 | 32 |
| Radix Paeoniae Alba (stir-baked with wine) | 白芍 (酒炒) | 10 |
| Rhizoma Chuanxiong | 川芎 | 12 |
| Fructus Chaenomelis | 木瓜 | 16 |
| Cortex Eucommiae (stir-baked with salt) | 杜仲 (盐炙) | 20 |
| Radix Dipsaci | 续断 | 32 |
| Radix Cyathulae (steamed with wine) | 川牛膝 (酒蒸) | 32 |
| Rhizoma Atractylodis | 苍术 | 32 |
| Fructus Foeniculi (stir-fried with salt) | 小茴香 (盐炙) | 8 |
| Radix Aucklandiae | 木香 | 6 |
| Flos Caryophylli | 丁香 | 6 |
| Fructus Eugeniae Caryophllatae | 母丁香 | 6 |
| Resina Olibani (processed) | 乳香 (制) | 8 |
| Poria | 茯苓 | 50 |
| Rhizoma Smilacis Glabrae | 土茯苓 | 32 |
| Carapax et Plastrum Testudinis (processed) | 龟板 (制) | 50 |
References
- State Pharmacopoeia Commission of the PRC (2005). "Pharmacopoeia of The People’s Republic of China (Volume I)". Chemical Industry Press. →ISBN.