Liver-Harmonizing and Diarrhea-Stopping Decoction

Liver-Harmonizing and Diarrhea-Stopping Decoction,Between summer and autumn, when the Liver overpowers the Spleen, abdominal pain and diarrhea may occur, progressing to dysentery with stools resembling fish jelly; over time, the stools become mottled with red and white.

Formulas Name : Liver-Harmonizing and Diarrhea-Stopping Decoction

Chinese Name : 平肝止痢汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of white peony root, 5 qian of angelica root, 2 qian of gardenia fruit, 1 qian of trichosanthes fruit, 2 qian of plantain seed, and 1 qian of licorice root.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Between summer and autumn, when the Liver overpowers the Spleen, abdominal pain and diarrhea may occur, progressing to dysentery with stools resembling fish jelly; over time, the stools become mottled with red and white.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Liver-Harmonizing and Diarrhea-Stopping Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.,Between summer and autumn, when the Liver overpowers the Spleen, abdominal pain and diarrhea may occur, progressing to dysentery with stools resembling fish jelly; over time, the stools become mottled with red and white.

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