Zhi-Ban Decoction

Zhi-Ban Decoction,Bowel rumbling and diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Zhi-Ban Decoction

Chinese Name : 智半汤

Drug Formulation

5 fen of Amomum villosum seed, 5 fen of Pinellia tuber, 4 qian of Atractylodes lancea, 2 qian of Saposhnikovia root, 1 qian of Atractylodes macrocephala, 1 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian of Paeonia lactiflora root, and fresh ginger.

Source

From *A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Bowel rumbling and diarrhea.

Zhi-Ban Decoction,From *A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 3.,Bowel rumbling and diarrhea.

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