Difu-Rhubarb Decoction (from *Wai Tai*, Volume 33, citing *Xiaopin Fang*)

Difu-Rhubarb Decoction (from *Wai Tai*, Volume 33, citing *Xiaopin Fang*),For dysuria due to real heat; during pregnancy, dysuria with a burning sensation and discomfort in the umbilical region and abdomen.

Formulas Name : Difu-Rhubarb Decoction (from *Wai Tai*, Volume 33, citing *Xiaopin Fang*)

Chinese Name : 地肤大黄汤(《外台》卷三十三引《小品方》)

Drug Formulation

3 liang of Di Fu Cao, 3 liang of Da Huang, 2 liang of Zhi Mu, 2 liang of Huang Qin, 2 liang of Fu Ling (or Zhu Ling), 2 liang of Shao Yao, 2 liang of Zhi Shi (roasted), 2 liang of Sheng Ma, 2 liang of Tong Cao, 2 liang of Gan Cao (roasted).

Source

*Wai Tai*, Vol. 33, citing *Xiaopin Fang*

Processing

Cut the ingredients as directed.

Benefits

For dysuria due to real heat; during pregnancy, dysuria with a burning sensation and discomfort in the umbilical region and abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 8 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; divide into 3 doses and take. If, after a bowel movement, the dysuria persists, drink the juice of the root of the groundsel.

Note

Avoid seaweed, Chinese cabbage, and vinegar-based foods.

Difu-Rhubarb Decoction (from *Wai Tai*, Volume 33, citing *Xiaopin Fang*),*Wai Tai*, Vol. 33, citing *Xiaopin Fang*,For dysuria due to real heat; during pregnancy, dysuria with a burning sensation and discomfort in the umbilical region and abdomen.

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