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Life-Saving Decoction for Dysentery

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Life-Saving Decoction for Dysentery,Dysentery with Locked Jaw.

Formulas Name : Life-Saving Decoction for Dysentery

Chinese Name : 夺命救痢饮

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Zhi Shi, 3 qian of Da Huang, 2 qian of Bin Lang, 1 qian of Gan Cao, 8 qian of Dang Gui, 8 qian of Bai Shao, 3 qian of Che Qian Zi (as a guide), 1 liang of Hei Liao Dou, 1 liang of buckwheat.

Source

From *The Collection of Compassionate Navigation*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Dysentery with Locked Jaw.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take, swallowing slowly, one spoonful at a time. If swallowed without vomiting and the medicine passes through, there will surely be a glimmer of hope the next day. Once able to eat and drink, use the “Decoction to Rescue Yin” to regulate the body for 4–5 doses; the dysentery will cease entirely. Then, use food and drink to nourish and restore the body.

Life-Saving Decoction for Dysentery,From *The Collection of Compassionate Navigation*, Volume 2.,Dysentery with Locked Jaw.

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