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Siwu Decoction for Treating Dysentery

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Siwu Decoction for Treating Dysentery,For chronic dysentery with red and white stools caused by deficiency-cold.

Formulas Name : Siwu Decoction for Treating Dysentery

Chinese Name : 治痢四物汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Angelica sinensis (washed with wine), 1 qian of Chuanxiong, 1 qian of Paishao (stir-fried with wine), 0.5 fen of dried ginger (stir-fried), 1 qian of ejiao (stir-fried), 1 qian of Houpo (stir-fried with ginger), 0.5 fen of Qingmuxiang, and 0.5 fen of mugwort leaves.

Source

From *Lu Fu Jin Fang*, Volume 3.

Processing

Coarsely grind the ingredients.

Benefits

For chronic dysentery with red and white stools caused by deficiency-cold.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take on an empty stomach.

Siwu Decoction for Treating Dysentery,From *Lu Fu Jin Fang*, Volume 3.,For chronic dysentery with red and white stools caused by deficiency-cold.

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