Intestinal-Relaxing Decoction

Intestinal-Relaxing Decoction,For anal pain and tightness following the application of drying agents to hemorrhoids.

Formulas Name : Intestinal-Relaxing Decoction

Chinese Name : 宽肠药

Drug Formulation

Sophora flower, rhubarb, citrus peel, akebia, forsythia, lycopodium, and angelica.

Source

From *Qian Jin*, cited in *Yi Bu Quan Lu*, Volume 208.

Benefits

For anal pain and tightness following the application of drying agents to hemorrhoids.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above ingredients in equal parts wine and water.

Intestinal-Relaxing Decoction,From *Qian Jin*, cited in *Yi Bu Quan Lu*, Volume 208.,For anal pain and tightness following the application of drying agents to hemorrhoids.

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