Asian Geographic

Po Chai Pills

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The story goes that the founder of Po Chai pills was inspired by a god in a dream, in 1896, to concoct the formula for his “cure- all” medicine. Over 20 herbs are packed into the tiny, red spheres that are a staple in many Asian medicine cabinets. These pills cure a wide range of maladies: indigestio­n, heartburn, bloating, diarrhea, vomitting, menstrual cramps, and even flu symptoms. Po Chai pills have become a trusted generation­al icon – one that is passed on to the next.

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