Kan Zhong Dan

Kan Zhong Dan,For cold-induced diarrhea in the lower jiao and diarrhea occurring at dawn.

Formulas Name : Kan Zhong Dan

Chinese Name : 坎中丹

Drug Formulation

1 liang of sulfur (pure yellow), 1 liang of red cinnabar.

Source

From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix thoroughly.

Benefits

For cold-induced diarrhea in the lower jiao and diarrhea occurring at dawn.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 fen per dose before meals, twice daily. If no effect is felt, gradually increase the dose until a slight warmth is felt some time after taking it.

Kan Zhong Dan,From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 2.,For cold-induced diarrhea in the lower jiao and diarrhea occurring at dawn.

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