Ginger Intestinal-Clearing Decoction

Ginger Intestinal-Clearing Decoction,For excessive heat in the large intestine, abdominal distension with constipation, mouth sores, distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks, heavy pain in the lower back, and shortness of breath with a sensation of fullness.

Formulas Name : Ginger Intestinal-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 生姜泄肠汤

Drug Formulation

3 liang of fresh ginger, 3 liang of tangerine peel, 3 liang of green bamboo shavings, 3 liang of scutellaria root, 3 liang of gardenia seeds, 3 liang of white atractylodes, 1 liang of cinnamon bark, 3 liang of poria, 3 liang of sodium silicate, 10 liang of raw rehmannia root, and 14 jujubes.

Source

*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 18.

Benefits

For excessive heat in the large intestine, abdominal distension with constipation, mouth sores, distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks, heavy pain in the lower back, and shortness of breath with a sensation of fullness.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Boil in 7 sheng of water until reduced to 3 sheng; strain out the residue, add magnesium sulfate, and divide into 2 doses.

Note

Avoid raw scallions, wild mustard, seaweed, Chinese cabbage, vinegar-based foods, peaches, plums, and sparrow meat.

Ginger Intestinal-Clearing Decoction,*Qian Jin* (Thousand Gold), Volume 18.,For excessive heat in the large intestine, abdominal distension with constipation, mouth sores, distension and fullness in the abdomen and flanks, heavy pain in the lower back, and shortness of breath with a sensation of fullness.

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