Decoction for Expelling Pathogenic Factors and Killing Snakes

Decoction for Expelling Pathogenic Factors and Killing Snakes,In cases of extreme damp-heat in the large intestine, a fleshy growth forms between the rectum and the anus, protruding from the anal opening—resembling a snake but not actually a snake—which moves in and out at will, extending and retracting freely, yet causes no discomfort during bowel movements.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Expelling Pathogenic Factors and Killing Snakes

Chinese Name : 逐邪杀蛇汤

Drug Formulation

5 qian of Angelica sinensis, 5 qian of Paeonia lactiflora, 1 qian of Fructus Aurantii, 1 qian of Areca catechu, 3 qian of Raphanus sativus seeds, 5 qian of Sanguisorba officinalis, 1 qian of Rheum palmatum.

Source

From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 4.

Benefits

In cases of extreme damp-heat in the large intestine, a fleshy growth forms between the rectum and the anus, protruding from the anal opening—resembling a snake but not actually a snake—which moves in and out at will, extending and retracting freely, yet causes no discomfort during bowel movements.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take before meals. After two doses, apply borneol externally. First, decoct 1 liang of wood ear fungus to make a wash; after washing, grind 1 fen of borneol into a fine powder and apply it thoroughly. Once the powder is completely applied, the growth often retracts immediately, leading to a cure.

Decoction for Expelling Pathogenic Factors and Killing Snakes,From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 4.,In cases of extreme damp-heat in the large intestine, a fleshy growth forms between the rectum and the anus, protruding from the anal opening—resembling a snake but not actually a snake—which moves in and out at will, extending and retracting freely, yet causes no discomfort during bowel movements.

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