Hawthorn Decoction

Hawthorn Decoction,For dysentery.

Formulas Name : Hawthorn Decoction

Chinese Name : 山楂饮

Drug Formulation

Hawthorn 120–150 g, sugar in equal amount (use brown sugar for red dysentery, white sugar for white dysentery, and equal parts brown and white sugar for mixed red and white dysentery).

Source

From *Clinical Medical Case Studies and Formulas*.

Processing

First, place the hawthorn berries in a pot and stir-fry over low heat until they turn slightly black; immediately add the sugar to the pot and continue stir-frying. When the sugar begins to caramelize slightly, add 600 ml of boiling water and simmer until reduced to 300–400 ml.

Benefits

For dysentery.

Instructions for Use

Take one dose daily, divided into three warm servings.

Hawthorn Decoction,From *Clinical Medical Case Studies and Formulas*.,For dysentery.

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