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Bei San Decoction

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Bei San Decoction,For gas-induced dysentery that has persisted for a long time without healing, as well as all types of dysentery causing severe weakness.

Formulas Name : Bei San Decoction

Chinese Name : 悖散汤

Drug Formulation

3 sheng of cow’s milk, half a liang of black pepper (ground into powder and wrapped in cotton).

Source

Formula by Zhang Dan, cited in Volume 12 of *Qianjin Yi*.

Benefits

For gas-induced dysentery that has persisted for a long time without healing, as well as all types of dysentery causing severe weakness.

Instructions for Use

Combine the two ingredients in a copper vessel with 3 sheng of water and the milk; simmer until reduced to 3 sheng, then take the entire dose on an empty stomach once daily. All gas symptoms will be eliminated within 14 days.

Note

Avoid wheat flour, pork, fish, chicken, garlic, and raw or cold foods.

Bei San Decoction,Formula by Zhang Dan, cited in Volume 12 of *Qianjin Yi*.,For gas-induced dysentery that has persisted for a long time without healing, as well as all types of dysentery causing severe weakness.

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