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Dampness-Eliminating Decoction

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Dampness-Eliminating Decoction,Chronic dysentery with stools resembling nasal mucus or gelatin; a slow and weak pulse; a frail constitution; and fatigue in the limbs.

Formulas Name : Dampness-Eliminating Decoction

Chinese Name : 除湿汤

Drug Formulation

Houpo (mixed with ginger juice, stir-fried) 1 qian, Cangzhu (soaked in rice water, stir-fried) 1 qian, Banxia 1 qian, Huoxiangye 3 fen, Chenpi 5 fen, Fuling 5 fen, Baizhu 5 fen.

Source

*Ming Yi Zhi Zhang*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Chronic dysentery with stools resembling nasal mucus or gelatin; a slow and weak pulse; a frail constitution; and fatigue in the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Add fresh ginger and jujubes, decoct in water, and take while warm.

Dampness-Eliminating Decoction,*Ming Yi Zhi Zhang*, Volume 4.,Chronic dysentery with stools resembling nasal mucus or gelatin; a slow and weak pulse; a frail constitution; and fatigue in the limbs.

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