Chu Root Powder

Chu Root Powder,Watery diarrhea. Characterized by abdominal cramping, a sensation of incomplete evacuation, and frequent trips to the toilet.

Formulas Name : Chu Root Powder

Chinese Name : 樗根散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Chinese hackberry root bark, half a liang of trichosanthes fruit peel, 1 fen of licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Su Shen’s Effective Prescriptions*, Volume 8.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Watery diarrhea. Characterized by abdominal cramping, a sensation of incomplete evacuation, and frequent trips to the toilet.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, taken before meals with congee or water.

Chu Root Powder,From *Su Shen’s Effective Prescriptions*, Volume 8.,Watery diarrhea. Characterized by abdominal cramping, a sensation of incomplete evacuation, and frequent trips to the toilet.

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