Tongkuai Decoction

Tongkuai Decoction,For dysentery caused by damp-heat, characterized by intense thirst with a constant urge to drink; discomfort after meals; mental distress; difficult bowel movements; and stools that are a mixture of red and white—resembling pus but not pus, resembling blood but not blood.

Formulas Name : Tongkuai Decoction

Chinese Name : 通快饮

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Coptis, 3 qian of Poria, 1 liang of White Peony, 2 qian of Scutellaria, 2 qian of Plantain Seed, 2 qian of Trifoliate Orange Peel, and 1 qian of Magnolia Bark.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.

Benefits

For dysentery caused by damp-heat, characterized by intense thirst with a constant urge to drink; discomfort after meals; mental distress; difficult bowel movements; and stools that are a mixture of red and white—resembling pus but not pus, resembling blood but not blood.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Tongkuai Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.,For dysentery caused by damp-heat, characterized by intense thirst with a constant urge to drink; discomfort after meals; mental distress; difficult bowel movements; and stools that are a mixture of red and white—resembling pus but not pus, resembling blood but not blood.

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