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Essential Formulas for Pain and Diarrhea

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Essential Formulas for Pain and Diarrhea,Liver Qi overacting on the Spleen, causing persistent pain and diarrhea.

Formulas Name : Essential Formulas for Pain and Diarrhea

Chinese Name : 痛泄要方

Drug Formulation

3 liang of stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala, 2 liang of stir-fried Paeonia lactiflora, 1.5 liang of stir-fried dried tangerine peel, and 1 liang of Saposhnikovia divaricata.

Source

Formula from *Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 2; name cited in *The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 2, citing a formula by Liu Caochuang.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients and divide into 8 doses.

Benefits

Liver Qi overacting on the Spleen, causing persistent pain and diarrhea.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water or take as pills.

Essential Formulas for Pain and Diarrhea,Formula from *Danxi’s Heart Method*, Volume 2; name cited in *The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 2, citing a formula by Liu Caochuang.,Liver Qi overacting on the Spleen, causing persistent pain and diarrhea.

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