Modified Baihu Decoction with Ginseng，*Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 3.，For diarrhea—whether red, white, or a mixture of red and white—accompanied by a heavy sensation during defecation, abdominal pain, and fever throughout the body; where fever persists despite taking cooling medications, and the pulse clearly indicates actual heat.
Modified Baihu Decoction with Ginseng
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Formulas Name : Modified Baihu Decoction with Ginseng
Chinese Name : 通变白虎加人参汤
Drug Formulation
Raw gypsum 2 liang (finely ground), raw Hangzhou peony root 8 qian, raw Chinese yam 6 qian, ginseng 5 qian (use wild dangshen in this quantity; if using genuine wild ginseng from Liaodong, reduce the amount by half; Korean ginseng must not be used), licorice 2 qian.
Source
*Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 3.
Benefits
For diarrhea—whether red, white, or a mixture of red and white—accompanied by a heavy sensation during defecation, abdominal pain, and fever throughout the body; where fever persists despite taking cooling medications, and the pulse clearly indicates actual heat.
Instructions for Use
Combine the above 5 ingredients with 4 zhong of water; decoct until reduced to 2 zhong of clear broth; divide into 2 doses and drink warm.
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Modified Baihu Decoction with Ginseng,For diarrhea—whether red, white, or a mixture of red and white—accompanied by a heavy sensation during defecation, abdominal pain, and fever throughout the body; where fever persists despite taking cooling medications, and the pulse clearly indicates actual heat.