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Shenqu Five-Ingredient Powder

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Shenqu Five-Ingredient Powder,For purulent dysentery with stabbing abdominal pain; stools are not very loose but contain pus, and symptoms worsen when exposed to cold.

Formulas Name : Shenqu Five-Ingredient Powder

Chinese Name : 神曲五味散

Drug Formulation

1 sheng of Shenqu powder, 6 liang of dried ginger, 4 liang of cloves, 4 liang of cardamom, and 5 liang of Galanga.

Source

From *Wai Tai*, Volume 25.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For purulent dysentery with stabbing abdominal pain; stools are not very loose but contain pus, and symptoms worsen when exposed to cold.

Instructions for Use

Initial dose: 1 fangcun bi; take twice daily, gradually increasing to 2–3 liang bi, washed down with a drink.

Shenqu Five-Ingredient Powder,From *Wai Tai*, Volume 25.,For purulent dysentery with stabbing abdominal pain; stools are not very loose but contain pus, and symptoms worsen when exposed to cold.

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