Digu Decoction

Digu Decoction,Alternating chills and fever, abdominal pain with diarrhea, tenesmus, and a sensation of incomplete evacuation.

Formulas Name : Digu Decoction

Chinese Name : 涤垢饮

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis, 1.5 qian of Paeonia rubra, 1.5 qian of Pueraria lobata, 2.5 qian of Ophiopogon japonicus, 0.8 fen of Fructus Aurantii, 0.6 fen of raw Glycyrrhiza uralensis, 0.5 fen of Cortex Phellodendri, 0.8 fen of Coptis chinensis, 1.5 qian of Polygonatum odoratum, 1 qian of Cinnabar, 0.8 fen of Platycodon grandiflorus, 0.8 fen of Angelica sinensis (processed with oil), 1.5 qian of Prunus armeniaca, and 1.5 qian of Rheum palmatum (processed with wine).

Source

*Guide to Autumn Malaria*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Alternating chills and fever, abdominal pain with diarrhea, tenesmus, and a sensation of incomplete evacuation.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 bowls of water; decoct until reduced to 1 bowl, then take.

Digu Decoction,*Guide to Autumn Malaria*, Volume 1.,Alternating chills and fever, abdominal pain with diarrhea, tenesmus, and a sensation of incomplete evacuation.

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