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Decontagion Pills,For chronic dysentery.

Formulas Name : Decontagion Pills

Chinese Name : 断痢丸

Drug Formulation

Poria (Zhu Ling), Poria (Fu Ling), Atractylodes (Bai Zhu), Alisma (Ze Xie), Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) (to be taken with millet porridge).

Source

From *Supplement to the Essentials of the Guanjù Formulas*, Volume 2, citing a formula by Ye.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder, mix with starch paste to form pills, each about the size of two marbles.

Benefits

For chronic dysentery.

Instructions for Use

In cases of acute urgency, pound and grind the ingredients; add one large bowl of plain water, bring to a boil, and take while warm. Take as needed; if symptoms persist, repeat the dose.

Decontagion Pills，From *Supplement to the Essentials of the Guanjù Formulas*, Volume 2, citing a formula by Ye.，For chronic dysentery.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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