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Decoction for Nourishing Yin, Transforming Dampness, and Eliminating Dysentery

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Decoction for Nourishing Yin, Transforming Dampness, and Eliminating Dysentery,Dysentery characterized by blood deficiency complicated by dampness, accompanied by thirst and a desire to drink water; after drinking, the stomach feels uncomfortable; restlessness and irritability; scanty and涩urination; and loose stools containing a mixture of red and white substances—resembling pus but not pus, resembling blood but not blood.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Nourishing Yin, Transforming Dampness, and Eliminating Dysentery

Chinese Name : 养阴化湿除痢汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Angelica sinensis, 1 liang of Paeonia lactiflora, 5 qian of Plantago seed, 2 qian of Areca nut, 3 qian of raw Aconite, 2 qian of Schizonepeta (stir-fried until black), 5 qian of Radish seed (stir-fried and ground), 1 qian 5 fen of raw Guangxi Aquilaria.

Source

From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Dysentery characterized by blood deficiency complicated by dampness, accompanied by thirst and a desire to drink water; after drinking, the stomach feels uncomfortable; restlessness and irritability; scanty and涩urination; and loose stools containing a mixture of red and white substances—resembling pus but not pus, resembling blood but not blood.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Nourishing Yin, Transforming Dampness, and Eliminating Dysentery，From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.，Dysentery characterized by blood deficiency complicated by dampness, accompanied by thirst and a desire to drink water; after drinking, the stomach feels uncomfortable; restlessness and irritability; scanty and涩urination; and loose stools containing a mixture of red and white substances—resembling pus but not pus, resembling blood but not blood.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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