Coptis Tonifying Decoction

Coptis Tonifying Decoction,Deficiency-cold of the large intestine, with greenish-white dysentery and successive rumbling sounds in the intestines.

Formulas Name : Coptis Tonifying Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄连补汤

Drug Formulation

4 liang of Coptis, 3 liang of Poria, 3 liang of Ligusticum, 5 slices of sour pomegranate peel, 5 liang of Sanguisorba, and 1 piece of Dragon’s Liver (the size of a chicken’s egg).

Source

*Qian Jin*, Volume 18.

Benefits

Deficiency-cold of the large intestine, with greenish-white dysentery and successive rumbling sounds in the intestines.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely chop the ingredients. Boil in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 2.5 sheng; strain out the residue, add powdered Fuluogan, and divide into 3 doses.

Note

Avoid pork, cold water, and strong vinegar.

Coptis Tonifying Decoction,*Qian Jin*, Volume 18.,Deficiency-cold of the large intestine, with greenish-white dysentery and successive rumbling sounds in the intestines.

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