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Clear Flow Decoction,For diarrhea and dysentery caused by yin deficiency complicated by heat, manifested as fever, aversion to cold, passage of pure bright red blood, or painful, reddish urination.

Formulas Name : Clear Flow Decoction

Chinese Name : 清流饮

Drug Formulation

2 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 2 qian of peony root, 2 qian of Poria, 2 qian of Alisma, 2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian of licorice, 1.5 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis, 1.5 qian of Coptis chinensis, and 1 qian of Fructus Aurantii.

Source

From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.

Benefits

For diarrhea and dysentery caused by yin deficiency complicated by heat, manifested as fever, aversion to cold, passage of pure bright red blood, or painful, reddish urination.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above ingredients in 1.5 zhong of water and take the decoction.

Clear Flow Decoction,From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 51.,For diarrhea and dysentery caused by yin deficiency complicated by heat, manifested as fever, aversion to cold, passage of pure bright red blood, or painful, reddish urination.

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