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Kudzu and Peony Decoction

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Kudzu and Peony Decoction,Dysentery in Pregnant Women. Accumulated pathogenic factors and heat congregate in the stomach and intestines, causing qi stagnation and obstruction; undigested food remains undischarged, leading to dysentery characterized by tenesmus and a sensation of incomplete evacuation, with red and white, thick, sticky, and foul-smelling stools—applicable to cases in the early stages.

Formulas Name : Kudzu and Peony Decoction

Chinese Name : 葛芍汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of kudzu root, 3 qian of red peony root, 1.5 qian of Guangpi, 1 qian of kudzu root, 2 qian of aged tea leaves.

Source

*Essentials of Obstetrics*, Volume 1.

Benefits

Dysentery in Pregnant Women. Accumulated pathogenic factors and heat congregate in the stomach and intestines, causing qi stagnation and obstruction; undigested food remains undischarged, leading to dysentery characterized by tenesmus and a sensation of incomplete evacuation, with red and white, thick, sticky, and foul-smelling stools—applicable to cases in the early stages.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Kudzu and Peony Decoction,*Essentials of Obstetrics*, Volume 1.,Dysentery in Pregnant Women. Accumulated pathogenic factors and heat congregate in the stomach and intestines, causing qi stagnation and obstruction; undigested food remains undischarged, leading to dysentery characterized by tenesmus and a sensation of incomplete evacuation, with red and white, thick, sticky, and foul-smelling stools—applicable to cases in the early stages.

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