Decoction for Clearing Turbidity，Formula attributed to Zhou Xueqiao, as cited in *Methods for Treating Damp-Heat Epidemics*.，Intestinal Colic is caused by dampness suppressing latent heat, compounded by the ingestion of sour, cold, oily, or sweet foods, leading to sudden onset of cholera-like symptoms. The patient feels the urge to vomit but cannot, and the urge to defecate but cannot; they experience dizziness, confusion, and restlessness, along with severe cramping pain in the intestines. In severe cases, the limbs may become cold and stiff, and muscle spasms may occur. This formula should be taken after vomiting and diarrhea have subsided following administration of Feima Jindan.
Decoction for Clearing Turbidity
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Clearing Turbidity
Chinese Name : 化浊汤
Drug Formulation
1.5 qian of Sichuan Magnolia Bark, 1 qian of Schizonepeta Stem, 1.5 qian of Scutellaria Baicalensis, 1 qian of Xuanhuo, 1 qian of Agastache Leaf, 1 qian of Areca Nut Peel, 1 qian of Small Trifoliate Orange Fruit, 1.5 qian of Lightly Fermented Soybeans, 1.5 qian of Roasted Gardenia Fruit, and 2 fen of Zijing Tablet (dissolved in boiling water and added to the decoction).
Source
Formula attributed to Zhou Xueqiao, as cited in *Methods for Treating Damp-Heat Epidemics*.
Benefits
Intestinal Colic is caused by dampness suppressing latent heat, compounded by the ingestion of sour, cold, oily, or sweet foods, leading to sudden onset of cholera-like symptoms. The patient feels the urge to vomit but cannot, and the urge to defecate but cannot; they experience dizziness, confusion, and restlessness, along with severe cramping pain in the intestines. In severe cases, the limbs may become cold and stiff, and muscle spasms may occur. This formula should be taken after vomiting and diarrhea have subsided following administration of Feima Jindan.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water, then mix with fresh radish juice and take.
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Decoction for Clearing Turbidity,Intestinal Colic is caused by dampness suppressing latent heat, compounded by the ingestion of sour, cold, oily, or sweet foods, leading to sudden onset of cholera-like symptoms. The patient feels the urge to vomit but cannot, and the urge to defecate but cannot; they experience dizziness, confusion, and restlessness, along with severe cramping pain in the intestines. In severe cases, the limbs may become cold and stiff, and muscle spasms may occur. This formula should be taken after vomiting and diarrhea have subsided following administration of Feima Jindan.