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Modified Xiao Cheng Decoction,Immediately after childbirth, excessive dietary indiscretion leads to dysentery with abdominal distension and pain, tenesmus, fever, and thirst, accompanied by rapid and full pulses in all six positions.

Formulas Name : Modified Xiao Cheng Decoction

Chinese Name : 加味小承汤

Drug Formulation

Zhi Shi (fried with wheat bran) 2 qian, Hou Po (fried with ginger) 2 qian, Da Huang (fried with wine) 2 qian 5 fen, Bin Lang 1 qian 5 fen, Zhi Cao 1 qian, fresh ginger 2 slices.

Source

*Wan’s Gynecology*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Immediately after childbirth, excessive dietary indiscretion leads to dysentery with abdominal distension and pain, tenesmus, fever, and thirst, accompanied by rapid and full pulses in all six positions.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally. Continue until bowel movements are relieved; discontinue once the condition is resolved. Subsequently, use Si Junzi Decoction with added Chenpi to harmonize the formula.

Modified Xiao Cheng Decoction，*Wan’s Gynecology*, Volume 3.，Immediately after childbirth, excessive dietary indiscretion leads to dysentery with abdominal distension and pain, tenesmus, fever, and thirst, accompanied by rapid and full pulses in all six positions.

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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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