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Essential Formula for Pain and Diarrhea

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Essential Formula for Pain and Diarrhea,Tonifies the spleen and drains the liver. Indicated for liver hyperactivity with spleen deficiency, intestinal rumbling and abdominal pain, loose stools, diarrhea accompanied by abdominal pain, a thin white tongue coating, and an irregular pulse at both Guan positions—string-like yet slow.

Formulas Name : Essential Formula for Pain and Diarrhea

Chinese Name : 痛泻要方

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala (stir-fried with earth) 3 liang, Paeonia lactiflora (stir-fried with wine) 4 liang, Citrus reticulata (stir-fried) half a liang, Saposhnikovia divaricata 1 liang.

Source

*Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 2

Benefits

Tonifies the spleen and drains the liver. Indicated for liver hyperactivity with spleen deficiency, intestinal rumbling and abdominal pain, loose stools, diarrhea accompanied by abdominal pain, a thin white tongue coating, and an irregular pulse at both Guan positions—string-like yet slow.

Instructions for Use

May be prepared as a decoction, pills, or powder.

Essential Formula for Pain and Diarrhea,*Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 2,Tonifies the spleen and drains the liver. Indicated for liver hyperactivity with spleen deficiency, intestinal rumbling and abdominal pain, loose stools, diarrhea accompanied by abdominal pain, a thin white tongue coating, and an irregular pulse at both Guan positions—string-like yet slow.

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