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Dao Huan San,For chronic or acute urinary retention, acute pain in the lower abdomen, and swelling and pain in the anus.

Formulas Name : Dao Huan San

Chinese Name : 倒换散

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb (reduce by half if urination is obstructed), Schizonepeta spikes (reduce by half if defecation is obstructed)—equal parts each.

Source

*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 15.

Processing

Grind each of the above herbs into a fine powder.

Benefits

For chronic or acute urinary retention, acute pain in the lower abdomen, and swelling and pain in the anus.

Instructions for Use

Take 1–2 qian per dose, mixed with warm water.

Dao Huan San,*Xuanming Lun*, Volume 15.,For chronic or acute urinary retention, acute pain in the lower abdomen, and swelling and pain in the anus.

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