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Three-Root Decoction

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Three-Root Decoction,For chronic dysentery that has not healed for a long time.

Formulas Name : Three-Root Decoction

Chinese Name : 三根饮

Drug Formulation

Equal parts of Schisandra root, Xanthium root, and Stipula root (with the white bark scraped off).

Source

*The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 3.

Processing

Finely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For chronic dysentery that has not healed for a long time.

Instructions for Use

Take 7 qian per dose, add 3 slices of fresh ginger, 1 jujube, 36 large black beans, 49 glutinous rice grains, and 2 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 1 zhan, strain, and take while warm.

Three-Root Decoction,*The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 3.,For chronic dysentery that has not healed for a long time.

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