Astragalus and Five-Flavor Powder

Astragalus and Five-Flavor Powder,Dysentery. A mixture of pus and blood in the stool that is not very watery; each episode involves the simultaneous passage of pus, blood, and food, accompanied by mild abdominal pain.

Formulas Name : Astragalus and Five-Flavor Powder

Chinese Name : 黄耆五味散

Drug Formulation

6 liang of Astragalus, 8 liang of Red Ocher, 5 liang of Magnolia Bark (roasted), 2 liang of Dried Ginger, 2 liang of Mugwort Leaves (roasted).

Source

From *Xu Renze’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 25 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

Dysentery. A mixture of pus and blood in the stool that is not very watery; each episode involves the simultaneous passage of pus, blood, and food, accompanied by mild abdominal pain.

Instructions for Use

Initial dose: 1 fangcun bi, taken with a drink, twice daily. Gradually increase to 2–3 bi.

Astragalus and Five-Flavor Powder,From *Xu Renze’s Formulas*, cited in Volume 25 of *Wai Tai*.,Dysentery. A mixture of pus and blood in the stool that is not very watery; each episode involves the simultaneous passage of pus, blood, and food, accompanied by mild abdominal pain.

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