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Bu Dai Wan (布袋丸) kills parasites and reduces accumulation while tonifying the qi and nourishing the Stomach; for childhood parasitic disease with nutritional impairment and deficiency.
English Name
Cloth Sack Pill
Classical Source
Bu Yao Xiu Zhen Xiao Er Fang Lun
Ingredients
- Shi Jun Zi, Wu Yi (Aspidium, kill parasites) – chief; Ye Ming Sha
- Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, Gan Cao (tonify); Lu Hui; Dang Gui, Tian Men Dong
Actions & Functions
- Kills parasites and reduces accumulation
- Tonifies the qi and nourishes the Stomach
Indications
Childhood parasites with deficiency: worms with a distended abdomen, emaciation, sallow complexion, poor appetite, and fatigue.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: pale with a greasy coat. Pulse: weak.
Modifications
Paediatric dosing; combine with nutritional support.
Cautions & Contraindications
For childhood parasites with deficiency; use appropriate paediatric care.
