Kharitaki Decoction

Kharitaki Decoction,Cold in the stomach and heat in the intestines, abdominal distension and oppression, persistent diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Kharitaki Decoction

Chinese Name : 诃黎勒汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang and a half of Haritaki (pitted), half a liang of Rhubarb (chopped, stir-fried), half a liang of Green Tangerine Peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and dried), 1 fen of Dried Ginger (roasted), half a liang of Magnolia Bark (coarse outer bark removed, roasted with ginger juice), half a liang of Aged Tangerine Peel (soaked in hot water, white pith removed, and dried), half a liang of Galangal, 1 fen of Licorice (roasted),Saposhnikovia root (branches removed) 1 fen, Trifoliate orange peel (pulp removed, stir-fried with wheat bran) half liang.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 47.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Cold in the stomach and heat in the intestines, abdominal distension and oppression, persistent diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian bi per dose; add 1 zhan of water, along with fresh ginger and jujubes; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm, at any time.

Kharitaki Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 47.,Cold in the stomach and heat in the intestines, abdominal distension and oppression, persistent diarrhea.

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