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Gui-Shen Decoction,For deficiency of yin and blood, resulting in an inability to contain the intestines, leading to the downward flow of damp-heat and prolapse of the anus.

Formulas Name : Gui-Shen Decoction

Chinese Name : 归参汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of ginseng, 2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 7 fen of Chuanxiong, 7 fen of raw Rehmannia, 1 qian of white peony root, 7 fen of mint, 1 qian of Schizonepeta, 1 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis, and 1 qian of Cimicifuga.

Source

Formula by Zhang Yuan-su, cited in Volume 7 of *Xingyuan*.

Benefits

For deficiency of yin and blood, resulting in an inability to contain the intestines, leading to the downward flow of damp-heat and prolapse of the anus.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Add 2 zhong of water and decoct until reduced to 1 zhong; take warm before meals.

Gui-Shen Decoction，Formula by Zhang Yuan-su, cited in Volume 7 of *Xingyuan*.，For deficiency of yin and blood, resulting in an inability to contain the intestines, leading to the downward flow of damp-heat and prolapse of the anus.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 24, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 24, 2026

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