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Shu Li Pills,For the early stages of dysentery.

Formulas Name : Shu Li Pills

Chinese Name : 疏痢丸

Drug Formulation

1 liang of Wood Fragrance (Mu Xiang), 2 liang of Areca Nut (Bin Lang), 3 liang of Sichuan Magnolia Bark (Chuan Pu), 3 liang of Hawthorn (Shan Zha), 3 liang of Green Dried Tangerine Peel (Qing Chen Pi), 3 liang of Honeysuckle Tips (Yin Hua Jian), 4 qian of Barley Malt (Mai Ya), 3 liang of Trifoliate Orange Peel (Zhi Ke), 4 liang of Yuan Qu, 2 liang of Acorus Rhizome (San Leng), 2 liang of Cyperus Rhizome (Xiang Fu), 3 liang of Peach Kernel (Tao Ren), 2 liang of Pueraria Root (Ge Gen), 3 liang of Sophora Root (Ku Shen) (baked and stir-fried), and 4 liang of Red Tea Leaves.

Source

From *Secret Transmission of Proven Internal and External Prescriptions*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and mix with water to form pills.

Benefits

For the early stages of dysentery.

Instructions for Use

Take one dose on an empty stomach with red tea decoction.

Shu Li Pills，From *Secret Transmission of Proven Internal and External Prescriptions*.，For the early stages of dysentery.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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