Search for Herbal Teas Recipes by Symptom:

Intestinal Function Restoration Decoction

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All references in this article to TCM syndrome differentiation, herbal medicines, teas, and decoctions are intended to promote TCM culture and are provided solely for educational and reference purposes.

Intestinal Function Restoration Decoction,For patients who have undergone surgery for acute abdominal conditions and are in generally good condition, with no significant dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, or hypoproteinemia; the surgical procedure was uneventful; and abdominal contamination was mild—such that gastrointestinal decompression was not required and dietary restrictions were not imposed.

Formulas Name : Intestinal Function Restoration Decoction

Chinese Name : 肠功能恢复汤

Drug Formulation

Dangshen 3 qian, Baizhu 3 qian, Taoren 3 qian, Chishao 3 qian, Zhike 3 qian, Houpo 3 qian, Muxiang 3 qian, Huomaren 1 liang, Da Huang 5 qian (added later).

Source

From *New Acute Abdominal Disorders*.

Benefits

For patients who have undergone surgery for acute abdominal conditions and are in generally good condition, with no significant dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, or hypoproteinemia; the surgical procedure was uneventful; and abdominal contamination was mild—such that gastrointestinal decompression was not required and dietary restrictions were not imposed.

Instructions for Use

Decoct until reduced to 50–100 ml. Begin administration on the first day after surgery, taking small doses frequently throughout the day; one dose per day.

Intestinal Function Restoration Decoction,From *New Acute Abdominal Disorders*.,For patients who have undergone surgery for acute abdominal conditions and are in generally good condition, with no significant dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, or hypoproteinemia; the surgical procedure was uneventful; and abdominal contamination was mild—such that gastrointestinal decompression was not required and dietary restrictions were not imposed.

More Herbs Formulas

Master Ge of Qingcheng Mountain’s Autumn Milk Pill

Master Ge of Qingcheng Mountain’s Autumn Milk Pill,From *The Universal Remedies* (Vol. 120), citing *The Family Treasure of Health*.,For men with chronic weakness of the spleen and kidneys, all chronic cold disorders in the lower abdomen, involuntary seminal emission, frequent and slippery urination, and damp itching of the scrotum; as well as for those with … Read more

Major Tangerine Peel Pills

Major Tangerine Peel Pills,*Ji Feng*, Volume 12.,For cold injury, chest and diaphragm obstruction, and acid regurgitation.

Chengqi Decoction Combined with Xiaoxiantong Decoction

Chengqi Decoction Combined with Xiaoxiantong Decoction,*Treatise on Warm Diseases* (Wen Bing Tiao Bian), Volume 2.,For warm diseases where all three jiao are in a state of urgency, with intense fever and extreme thirst, a dry tongue, a pulse that is not floating but extremely agitated, a golden-yellow tongue, and severe accumulation of phlegm and saliva—cases … Read more

He Che Zi Zi Wan

He Che Zi Zi Wan,From *Yi Xue Zheng Yin*, Volume 1.,For men with deficiency of both qi and blood, and with diminished yang and scant semen.

Pill for Eliminating Parasites

Pill for Eliminating Parasites,*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 199.,

Black Gold Pill

Black Gold Pill,Formula taken from *Compendium of Materia Medica* (Vol. 7), citing *Thousand Gold Prescriptions*; name found in *A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases* (Vol. 22).,For fine threads entering the eye.

Traditional Pills

Traditional Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 66.,For lung cold combined with external and internal pathogenic factors, stagnant fluid and cold phlegm, cough, inability to speak, a sensation in the mouth as if holding frost or snow, tightness and oppression in the throat resembling a plum pit, obstruction and inability to swallow, diaphragmatic distension and fullness; as well … Read more

Enhanced Akebia Decoction

Enhanced Akebia Decoction,From *Yichun Shengyi*, Volume 4.,Intestinal obstruction. Thirst with frequent drinking; difficulty passing urine; shortness of breath and chest distress; intermittent episodes of diarrhea.

Elderly Nourishing Paste

Elderly Nourishing Paste,From *Collected Proven Effective Formulas*, Volume 2.,

Five-Weakness Decoction

Five-Weakness Decoction,*Insights into Medicine*, Volume 3.,Wasting of the Five Zang Organs.

Egg Porridge

Egg Porridge,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 252), citing *The Essential Guide to Dietary Medicine*.,For children with persistent diarrhea and emaciation.

Sanxiao Decoction

Sanxiao Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.,Dry heat in the lungs and stomach, wasting of muscles, limbs appearing as if carved away, flaking skin, and thirst with a desire to drink water.

Disinfecting Pills

Disinfecting Pills,From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 13.,Intestinal wind with external hemorrhoids, nodules, accompanied by itching or pain.

Smallpox-Preventing Wine

Smallpox-Preventing Wine,From *Records of Compassionate Insights on Smallpox and Measles*, Volume 13.,

Water Snake Pill

Water Snake Pill,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 53); name cited in *Yibu Quanlu* (Vol. 281).,Indicated for diabetes, with heat and restlessness in the limbs, and dryness of the mouth and tongue.

Qi-Regulating Decoction

Qi-Regulating Decoction,From *Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 2.,Numbness and heaviness in both legs.

Tumor-Resolving Double-Reaction Ointment

Tumor-Resolving Double-Reaction Ointment,*Compendium of Surgical Medicine*, Volume 4.,Goiters, scrofula, and tubercles.

Male Mouse Powder

Male Mouse Powder,*The Golden Mirror*, Volume 75.,For tetanus affecting the exterior.

Danggui-Shu Decoction for Safeguarding Pregnancy

Danggui-Shu Decoction for Safeguarding Pregnancy,From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 7.,For postpartum deficiency of qi and blood, weakness of the spleen and stomach, retained lochia, excessive blood loss, irregular diet, or emotional distress, resulting in fever and chills, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth, restlessness, shortness of breath, pain in the chest and abdomen, dizziness, blackouts, tinnitus, … Read more

Buddha’s Hand Ointment

Buddha’s Hand Ointment,*The Classic of the Middle Treasury*, Volume 8.,For corneal opacities and pterygium, red veins spreading across the cornea, corneal halos, excessive tearing (whether hot or cold), and redness and ulceration of the eye socket.

Sparrow’s Head

Sparrow’s Head,From *Chuanyaba*, Volume 1.,For cold or hot wind-phlegm, and phlegm-fire asthma.

Atractylodes and Agarwood Powder

Atractylodes and Agarwood Powder,From *Bai Yi*, Volume 2.,

True Yin Pill

True Yin Pill,*The Posthumous Writings of Shen Zhai*, Volume 5.,Yin-Yang Depletion.

Four-Spirit Pill

Four-Spirit Pill,From *Su Shen’s Effective Prescriptions*, Volume 2.,Wind-related disorders.

Seven-Ingredient Cimicifuga Pill

Seven-Ingredient Cimicifuga Pill,From *Illustrated Compendium of Materia Medica*, citing *Wang Fangqing’s Southern Region* (see *Classified Materia Medica*, Volume 6).,After taking milkstone, if one experiences heat in the limbs, difficulty with bowel movements, and measles that remain latent and fail to erupt,