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Thick Intestine Decoction

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Thick Intestine Decoction,For dysentery with red and white stools.

Formulas Name : Thick Intestine Decoction

Chinese Name : 厚肠汤

Drug Formulation

Poppy shells 8 liang (chopped, stir-fried), Sanguisorba officinalis 6 liang, Atractylodes macrocephala 2 liang, Perilla frutescens leaves 2 liang, dried papaya 2 liang.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For dysentery with red and white stools.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 7 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; take on an empty stomach.

Thick Intestine Decoction,*San Yin*, Volume 12.,For dysentery with red and white stools.

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