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Coptis and Four Substances Decoction

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Coptis and Four Substances Decoction,Pediatric diarrhea consisting entirely of blood.

Formulas Name : Coptis and Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄连四物汤

Drug Formulation

Coptis, Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, Paeonia lactiflora, Rehmannia glutinosa, Sophora japonica flowers (roasted), Schizonepeta spikelets—each in equal parts—and rhinoceros horn.

Source

*Secrets of Infant Care*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Pediatric diarrhea consisting entirely of blood.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Adjust the dosage according to the child’s size, decoct in water, and administer.

Coptis and Four Substances Decoction,*Secrets of Infant Care*, Volume 3.,Pediatric diarrhea consisting entirely of blood.

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