Small Thistle Decoction

Small Thistle Decoction,For blood-stasis-induced dysuria in the lower jiao, characterized by frequent urination, red,涩, hot, and painful urination, hematuria, a red tongue, and a rapid, forceful pulse. Currently used for conditions such as acute glomerulonephritis. Hematuria accompanied by intermittent pain in the penis.

Formulas Name : Small Thistle Decoction

Chinese Name : 小蓟饮子

Drug Formulation

Raw Rehmannia root, Small Thistle root, Akebia stem, Talc, Gardenia seed, Pollen of Cattail (roasted), Bamboo leaf, Angelica root, Lotus root node, and Licorice root—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Jisheng*, cited in Volume 28 of *Yuji Weiyi*.

Benefits

For blood-stasis-induced dysuria in the lower jiao, characterized by frequent urination, red,涩, hot, and painful urination, hematuria, a red tongue, and a rapid, forceful pulse. Currently used for conditions such as acute glomerulonephritis. Hematuria accompanied by intermittent pain in the penis.

Instructions for Use

Take half a liang per dose, decocted in water, and taken on an empty stomach.

Small Thistle Decoction,From *Jisheng*, cited in Volume 28 of *Yuji Weiyi*.,For blood-stasis-induced dysuria in the lower jiao, characterized by frequent urination, red,涩, hot, and painful urination, hematuria, a red tongue, and a rapid, forceful pulse. Currently used for conditions such as acute glomerulonephritis. Hematuria accompanied by intermittent pain in the penis.

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