Dragon Bone and Coptis Decoction

Dragon Bone and Coptis Decoction,Loose, watery stools, the color of duck egg yolk.

Formulas Name : Dragon Bone and Coptis Decoction

Chinese Name : 龙骨黄连汤

Drug Formulation

Dragon Bone (crushed) 1 liang, Coptis Rhizome (stems removed, stir-fried) 3 fen, Angelica Root (sliced, dried) half liang, Dried Ginger (roasted) half liang, Licorice Root (roasted, coarsely chopped) half liang.

Source

From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 74.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Loose, watery stools, the color of duck egg yolk.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose, add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, strain, and take warm before meals, twice daily.

Dragon Bone and Coptis Decoction,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 74.,Loose, watery stools, the color of duck egg yolk.

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