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Sure-Effect Decoction

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Sure-Effect Decoction,Chronic or acute dysentery with red or white stools.

Formulas Name : Sure-Effect Decoction

Chinese Name : 必效饮子

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala, licorice (honey-fried), and poppy husk (honey-fried), each in equal parts.

Source

From *Bai Yi*, Volume 6.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Chronic or acute dysentery with red or white stools.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 daqian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain and drink while warm, at any time.

Note

Avoid greasy foods.

Sure-Effect Decoction,From *Bai Yi*, Volume 6.,Chronic or acute dysentery with red or white stools.

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