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[Golden Hair Dendrobium Pill] Indicated for deficiency of true Qi, weakness of the primal viscera, dizziness and facial edema, dim vision and tinnitus, fatigue in the four limbs, soreness and pain in all joints, difficulty in walking, emaciation, sallow and dark complexion, loss of hair at the temples, swelling and itching of the scalp, mental confusion and lethargy, cold hands and feet, stabbing pain in the heart region, soreness and pain in the knees and shins, inability to stand for long periods, stiffness and tension in the waist and back with inability to bend or extend, distension and fullness in the hypochondrium, indigestion of food and fluids, irregular abdominal pain or diarrhea (abdominal discomfort occurring at unpredictable times), a sensation of emptiness in the heart accompanied by belching and acid regurgitation, vomiting and nausea, bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat, loss of appetite, absent-mindedness and forgetfulness, shortness of breath and panting, night sweats, frequent and slippery urination, or painful and difficult urination. It can treat all diseases characterized by cold deficiency of the primal viscera. Regular consumption tonifies the five Zang organs, [text missing, likely "brightens" the complexion], nourishes the hair, promotes digestion, builds muscle mass, and strongly strengthens the sinews and bones.

Sichuan Pepper (remove the seeds, stir-fry lightly until moisture appears) 3 liang; Fenugreek (stir-fry) 3 liang; Morinda officinalis Root (remove the core) 3 liang; Pheretima (remove soil and stir-fry) 3 liang; Atractylodes Rhizome [Note: Original text appears incomplete here]; [Text fragment "Small Bean Horse" likely erroneous or missing context]. Grind into fine powder. Use wine-boiled wheat flour paste to make pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 20 pills per dose, swallowed with warm wine, or salt water is also acceptable. Take on an empty stomach before meals.

[Polygonum Multiflorum Pill] Warms and tonifies the fu organs, dispels wind-cold, benefits the waist and knees, strengthens the sinews and bones, darkens beard and hair, and preserves youthful appearance.

Polygonum Multiflorum Root (3 jin / approx. 1.5 kg, cut into pieces the size of chessmen using a copper or bamboo knife, pounded in a wooden mortar) 3 jin; Achyranthes Bidentata Root (remove the sprouts, chop, 1 jin) 1 jin.
Take one dou (approx. 10 liters) of clean black soybeans, wash thoroughly and sun-dry. Use one steamer basket. First, spread a thin layer of beans at the bottom of the steamer, then a thin layer of Polygonum Multiflorum, followed by beans, then a thin layer of Achyranthes Bidentata. Repeat this layering process until all herbs and beans are used up. Place the steamer over a pot and steam until the beans are cooked. Remove the black soybeans, take out the herbs and sun-dry them. Replace with fresh beans and steam again. Repeat this process three times. After the third time, remove the beans, take out the herbs, dry them completely, and grind into powder. Mix with pulp from steamed jujubes to make pills the size of paulownia seeds. Take 30 pills per dose, swallowed with warm wine, before meals. Avoid radish, green onion, and garlic. This medicine is warm in nature and non-toxic. Long-term use lightens the body and prolongs life, preventing aging.