Rubia Root and Coptis Decoction

Rubia Root and Coptis Decoction,For diarrhea with fresh blood.

Formulas Name : Rubia Root and Coptis Decoction

Chinese Name : 茜根黄连汤

Drug Formulation

Rubia root, Coptis, Sanguisorba, Gardenia, Allium tuberosum, fermented soybeans, and rhinoceros horn—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 212.

Processing

Chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For diarrhea with fresh blood.

Instructions for Use

Boil 8 sheng of water until reduced to 2 sheng; divide into 3 doses.

Note

Avoid pork and cold water.

Rubia Root and Coptis Decoction,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Pujifang), Volume 212.,For diarrhea with fresh blood.

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