Decoction for Alleviating Alcohol-Induced Diarrhea,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.,For those who have indulged in excessive drinking over many years, leading to the accumulation of dampness that has developed into dysentery—even if there are no symptoms of profuse bleeding, but rather the suffering of watery, loose stools—which persists for months or even years without resolution.
Decoction for Alleviating Alcohol-Induced Diarrhea
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Alleviating Alcohol-Induced Diarrhea
Chinese Name : 化酒止痢汤
Drug Formulation
3 qian of ginseng, 1 liang of white atractylodes, 5 qian of Chinese cornel, 1 qian of Coptis, 5 qian of Poria, 5 qian of oak twigs, 5 qian of white peony root, 5 fen of areca nut, and 5 qian of coix seed.
Source
From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.
Benefits
For those who have indulged in excessive drinking over many years, leading to the accumulation of dampness that has developed into dysentery—even if there are no symptoms of profuse bleeding, but rather the suffering of watery, loose stools—which persists for months or even years without resolution.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
Note
Do not take excessive doses. After recovery, alcohol must be strictly avoided.
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Decoction for Alleviating Alcohol-Induced Diarrhea,For those who have indulged in excessive drinking over many years, leading to the accumulation of dampness that has developed into dysentery—even if there are no symptoms of profuse bleeding, but rather the suffering of watery, loose stools—which persists for months or even years without resolution.