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Mallow and Ghee Decoction,Difficulty with bowel movements.

Formulas Name : Mallow and Ghee Decoction

Chinese Name : 葵酥汤

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of mallow seeds, 1 sheng of beef suet (pork fat may also be used).

Source

Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 15); name found in *Shengji Zonglu* (Vol. 97).

Benefits

Difficulty with bowel movements.

Instructions for Use

Add 3 sheng of water to the above ingredients, boil the mallow seeds until reduced to 1 sheng, add the su, bring to a boil once, let cool, and divide into 2 doses.

Mallow and Ghee Decoction，Formula from *Qianjin* (Vol. 15); name found in *Shengji Zonglu* (Vol. 97).，Difficulty with bowel movements.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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