Dysentery Powder

Dysentery Powder,Chronic dysentery with both red and white stools, accompanied by abdominal pain and heat stagnation.

Formulas Name : Dysentery Powder

Chinese Name : 痢症散

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Guangmu Xiang, 1 liang of Agarwood, 2 qian of cardamom powder, 2 qian of Coptis, 2 qian of calcined alum, 2 qian of Magnolia bark, 1.5 liang of red cinnabar.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Wuhan Formula).

Processing

Grind the ingredients together into a fine powder; the preparation is ready when the powder accounts for 85–90% of the total mixture.

Benefits

Chronic dysentery with both red and white stools, accompanied by abdominal pain and heat stagnation.

Instructions for Use

Take 1–2 qian per dose.

Note

Avoid use in the early stages of dysentery.

Dysentery Powder,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Wuhan Formula).,Chronic dysentery with both red and white stools, accompanied by abdominal pain and heat stagnation.

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