Si Shun Decoction for Treating Ascaris，From *Essentials of Smallpox Treatment*, Volume 8.，For cases where the smallpox has appeared for 3–4 days, the fever has not subsided, there are roundworms present internally, the lower lip is pure red like a pomegranate flower, the abdomen experiences intermittent pain, the bowels have not moved, the urine is red and scanty, and there is a sensation of qi rising to the chest and ribs.
Si Shun Decoction for Treating Ascaris
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Formulas Name : Si Shun Decoction for Treating Ascaris
Chinese Name : 四顺制蛔汤
Drug Formulation
Dang Gui (large), Shaoyao (large), Da Huang (large; wine-fried), Zhuge Cai (large), Gan Cao (half the usual amount), Wu Mei (medium), Di Ding (medium), Hu Huang Lian (a small amount), and Xiong Huang (a small amount).
Source
From *Essentials of Smallpox Treatment*, Volume 8.
Benefits
For cases where the smallpox has appeared for 3–4 days, the fever has not subsided, there are roundworms present internally, the lower lip is pure red like a pomegranate flower, the abdomen experiences intermittent pain, the bowels have not moved, the urine is red and scanty, and there is a sensation of qi rising to the chest and ribs.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take while warm; just before drinking, add powdered realgar.
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Si Shun Decoction for Treating Ascaris,For cases where the smallpox has appeared for 3–4 days, the fever has not subsided, there are roundworms present internally, the lower lip is pure red like a pomegranate flower, the abdomen experiences intermittent pain, the bowels have not moved, the urine is red and scanty, and there is a sensation of qi rising to the chest and ribs.