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Ma Lian Zi Decoction

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Ma Lian Zi Decoction,For bloody and white dysentery, and severe pain in the navel and abdomen; as well as chronic watery diarrhea with white, turbid stools resembling rice water.

Formulas Name : Ma Lian Zi Decoction

Chinese Name : 马蔺子饮

Drug Formulation

3 he of Ma Lian Zi, 2 liang of Di Yu, 2 liang of Ai Ye (roasted), 4 liang of Chi Shizhi, 4 liang of Dang Gui (sliced, roasted), 2.5 liang of Long Gu, and 2.5 liang of Bai Fu Ling (black skin removed).

Source

*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 76.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For bloody and white dysentery, and severe pain in the navel and abdomen; as well as chronic watery diarrhea with white, turbid stools resembling rice water.

Instructions for Use

Take 5 qian per dose; boil with 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 8 fen; strain and take warm on an empty stomach.

Ma Lian Zi Decoction,*Compendium of Holy Remedies*, Volume 76.,For bloody and white dysentery, and severe pain in the navel and abdomen; as well as chronic watery diarrhea with white, turbid stools resembling rice water.

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