Coptis and Fructus Aurantii Decoction

Coptis and Fructus Aurantii Decoction,Diarrhea due to accumulated heat, accompanied by fever and thirst; the abdomen and skin are hot, with occasional pain; dark, scanty, and painful urination; yellow, frothy stools; a sensation of heaviness and stagnation in the anus; alternating constipation and diarrhea; and a rapid, forceful pulse on the right side.

Formulas Name : Coptis and Fructus Aurantii Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄连枳壳汤

Drug Formulation

Coptis, Fructus Aurantii, Magnolia Bark, Dried Tangerine Peel, Licorice, and Akebia.

Source

From *Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Diarrhea due to accumulated heat, accompanied by fever and thirst; the abdomen and skin are hot, with occasional pain; dark, scanty, and painful urination; yellow, frothy stools; a sensation of heaviness and stagnation in the anus; alternating constipation and diarrhea; and a rapid, forceful pulse on the right side.

Instructions for Use

Decoct to 8 fen, then mix with 3 qian of Liu Yi San.

Coptis and Fructus Aurantii Decoction,From *Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 4.,Diarrhea due to accumulated heat, accompanied by fever and thirst; the abdomen and skin are hot, with occasional pain; dark, scanty, and painful urination; yellow, frothy stools; a sensation of heaviness and stagnation in the anus; alternating constipation and diarrhea; and a rapid, forceful pulse on the right side.

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