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Houpo-Huang Decoction,Water-and-grain dysentery, characterized by loose stools that are thin and unformed, undigested food and water in the stool, abdominal cramping, and a sensation of incomplete evacuation.

Formulas Name : Houpo-Huang Decoction

Chinese Name : 朴黄汤

Drug Formulation

Houpo, Huanglian, Jijin, Zhishi, and Fuling.

Source

From *Gu’s Medical Pathways*, Volume 5.

Benefits

Water-and-grain dysentery, characterized by loose stools that are thin and unformed, undigested food and water in the stool, abdominal cramping, and a sensation of incomplete evacuation.

Houpo-Huang Decoction,From *Gu’s Medical Pathways*, Volume 5.,Water-and-grain dysentery, characterized by loose stools that are thin and unformed, undigested food and water in the stool, abdominal cramping, and a sensation of incomplete evacuation.

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