Decoction for Warming the Spleen and Clearing Dysentery

Decoction for Warming the Spleen and Clearing Dysentery,Indicated for cold dysentery due to spleen deficiency, presenting with abdominal pain, tenesmus, and a sensation of incomplete evacuation; scanty, non-red urine; no red blood in the stool; a slippery white tongue coating; and cold extremities.

Formulas Name : Decoction for Warming the Spleen and Clearing Dysentery

Chinese Name : 温脾清痢饮

Drug Formulation

8 qian of white peony root (stir-fried), 8 qian of angelica root, 5 qian of white atractylodes (stir-fried with earth), 5 qian of Poria cocos, 1 qian 5 fen of dried ginger (stir-fried), 2 qian of trichosanthes fruit (stir-fried), 1 qian 5 fen of areca nut, 3 qian of plantain seed, and 0.5 fen of licorice (roasted).

Source

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

Benefits

Indicated for cold dysentery due to spleen deficiency, presenting with abdominal pain, tenesmus, and a sensation of incomplete evacuation; scanty, non-red urine; no red blood in the stool; a slippery white tongue coating; and cold extremities.

Instructions for Use

Add 1 qian 5 fen of slow-roasted Guangxi Wood Fragrance as a guide herb; decoct in water and take orally.

Decoction for Warming the Spleen and Clearing Dysentery,From *The Collection of Compassionate Guidance*, Volume 2.,Indicated for cold dysentery due to spleen deficiency, presenting with abdominal pain, tenesmus, and a sensation of incomplete evacuation; scanty, non-red urine; no red blood in the stool; a slippery white tongue coating; and cold extremities.

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