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Detoxifying Four Substances Decoction

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Detoxifying Four Substances Decoction,Blood in the stool—regardless of whether it appears before or after defecation—indicates intestinal wind or internal organ toxicity.

Formulas Name : Detoxifying Four Substances Decoction

Chinese Name : 解毒四物汤

Drug Formulation

Danggui (washed with wine) 8 fen, Chuanxiong 5 fen, Baishao (roasted) 6 fen, Shidi Huang 1 qian, Huanglian (roasted) 6 fen, Huangqin (roasted) 8 fen, Huangbai (roasted) 7 fen, Zhizi (roasted until black) 7 fen, Diyu 8 fen, Huaihua (roasted) 5 fen, Ejiao beads 6 fen, Baiye (roasted) 6 fen.

Source

*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 8.

Benefits

Blood in the stool—regardless of whether it appears before or after defecation—indicates intestinal wind or internal organ toxicity.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take on an empty stomach.

Detoxifying Four Substances Decoction,*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 8.,Blood in the stool—regardless of whether it appears before or after defecation—indicates intestinal wind or internal organ toxicity.

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