Sichuan Pepper and Aconite Decoction

Sichuan Pepper and Aconite Decoction,Sudden abdominal pain with diarrhea, or frequent loose stools, often accompanied by cold froth.

Formulas Name : Sichuan Pepper and Aconite Decoction

Chinese Name : 椒附汤

Drug Formulation

Sichuan pepper (seeds removed), dried ginger (used raw), and aconite root (skin and navel removed, used raw)—each in equal parts.

Source

From *Bai Yi*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Sudden abdominal pain with diarrhea, or frequent loose stools, often accompanied by cold froth.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water and decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take while warm, regardless of the time of day.

Sichuan Pepper and Aconite Decoction,From *Bai Yi*, Volume 6.,Sudden abdominal pain with diarrhea, or frequent loose stools, often accompanied by cold froth.

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