San Hua Decoction

San Hua Decoction,For stroke affecting the internal organs, with internal accumulation of pathogenic factors, extreme heat, and obstruction of urination and defecation; for Yangming syndrome manifesting as delirium and incoherent speech; for stroke with internal obstruction of urination and defecation; for stroke with all nine orifices closed, slack lips, and stiff tongue; and for dryness-induced constipation of the large intestine without signs of deficiency.

Formulas Name : San Hua Decoction

Chinese Name : 三化汤

Drug Formulation

Magnolia Bark, Rhubarb, Bitter Orange, and Notopterygium—each in equal parts.

Source

*Collection for Preserving Life*, Middle Volume.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients into pieces the size of sesame seeds.

Benefits

For stroke affecting the internal organs, with internal accumulation of pathogenic factors, extreme heat, and obstruction of urination and defecation; for Yangming syndrome manifesting as delirium and incoherent speech; for stroke with internal obstruction of urination and defecation; for stroke with all nine orifices closed, slack lips, and stiff tongue; and for dryness-induced constipation of the large intestine without signs of deficiency.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 liang per dose; boil with 3 sheng of water until reduced to 1.5 sheng; take throughout the day at any time. Stop when a mild laxative effect is achieved.

Note

Do not use in cases where there is no internal accumulation of pathogenic factors.

San Hua Decoction,*Collection for Preserving Life*, Middle Volume.,For stroke affecting the internal organs, with internal accumulation of pathogenic factors, extreme heat, and obstruction of urination and defecation; for Yangming syndrome manifesting as delirium and incoherent speech; for stroke with internal obstruction of urination and defecation; for stroke with all nine orifices closed, slack lips, and stiff tongue; and for dryness-induced constipation of the large intestine without signs of deficiency.

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