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Universal Powder for Dysentery,Indicated for dysentery characterized by alternating chills and fever, red and white stools, abdominal pain with a sensation of heaviness, and scanty, red, and painful urination.

Formulas Name : Universal Powder for Dysentery

Chinese Name : 痢疾万应散

Drug Formulation

Almond kernels (peeled and stir-fried) 1 liang 5 qian, Notopterygium root 4 liang, Aconite root (roasted) 1 liang, Atractylodes rhizome (stir-fried) 6 liang, Rhubarb (wine-processed) 1 liang.

Source

*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.

Processing

Grind all ingredients into a fine powder and sift through a sieve.

Benefits

Indicated for dysentery characterized by alternating chills and fever, red and white stools, abdominal pain with a sensation of heaviness, and scanty, red, and painful urination.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose with warm water, twice daily.

Universal Powder for Dysentery，*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.，Indicated for dysentery characterized by alternating chills and fever, red and white stools, abdominal pain with a sensation of heaviness, and scanty, red, and painful urination.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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