Decoction for Relieving Dysentery，From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.，For the initial stage of dysentery with a “full” pattern, characterized by abdominal pain and a sensation of heaviness, without chills or fever, with stools consisting solely of red and white mucus, and where the condition is confined to the interior without exterior symptoms.
Decoction for Relieving Dysentery
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Relieving Dysentery
Chinese Name : 祛痢饮
Drug Formulation
8 qian of Angelica sinensis, 8 qian of Paeonia lactiflora (wine-fried), 2 qian of Fructus Aurantii, 2 qian of Areca nut, 3 qian of Raphanus sativus seeds (roasted and ground), 3 qian of Plantago seed, 5 qian of processed Aconite, 8 fen of licorice (raw, as a guide), and 1 qian 5 fen of roasted Guangxi Aquilaria.
Source
From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.
Benefits
For the initial stage of dysentery with a “full” pattern, characterized by abdominal pain and a sensation of heaviness, without chills or fever, with stools consisting solely of red and white mucus, and where the condition is confined to the interior without exterior symptoms.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally. After the first dose, the dysentery will ease; after the second dose, it will ease further; after the third dose, it will surely be cured. Regardless of whether the dysentery is caused by wind, cold, heat, or dampness, taking this formula will prevent any complications.
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Decoction for Relieving Dysentery,For the initial stage of dysentery with a “full” pattern, characterized by abdominal pain and a sensation of heaviness, without chills or fever, with stools consisting solely of red and white mucus, and where the condition is confined to the interior without exterior symptoms.