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Gui-Lian Powder

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Gui-Lian Powder,Imbalance between cold and heat, frequent episodes of bloody and purulent diarrhea, tenesmus, abdominal pain, inability to eat or drink, leading to a critical condition.

Formulas Name : Gui-Lian Powder

Chinese Name : 归连散

Drug Formulation

Coptis (sorted and cleaned), Phellodendron, Angelica sinensis, and Dried Ginger (roasted), each in equal parts.

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 141), citing *Shi Yuan’s Effective Prescriptions*.

Benefits

Imbalance between cold and heat, frequent episodes of bloody and purulent diarrhea, tenesmus, abdominal pain, inability to eat or drink, leading to a critical condition.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. For each dose, take 4 qian; add 2 small bowls of water and 1 black plum (finely chopped); decoct together until reduced to 1 bowl; strain; and take warm or cool as desired before meals.

Gui-Lian Powder,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 141), citing *Shi Yuan’s Effective Prescriptions*.,Imbalance between cold and heat, frequent episodes of bloody and purulent diarrhea, tenesmus, abdominal pain, inability to eat or drink, leading to a critical condition.

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