Whitehead Decoction

Whitehead Decoction,Rectal bleeding due to blood stasis, persisting for months without resolution.

Formulas Name : Whitehead Decoction

Chinese Name : 白头翁汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Anemone, 2 liang of Magnolia Bark, 2 liang of Donkey-hide Gelatin, 2 liang of Coptis, 2 liang of Qinpi, 2 liang of Aconite, 2 liang of Phellodendron, 2 liang of Poria, 2 liang of Peony, 3 liang of Dried Ginger, 3 liang of Angelica, 3 liang of Red Ocher, 3 liang of Licorice, 3 liang of Dragon Bone, 30 jujubes, and 1 sheng of glutinous rice.

Source

*Qian Jin*, Volume 15.

Benefits

Rectal bleeding due to blood stasis, persisting for months without resolution.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Using 1 dou 2 sheng of water, first boil the rice until cooked, then remove the rice. Add the herbs and boil until reduced to 3 sheng. Divide into 4 doses.

Whitehead Decoction,*Qian Jin*, Volume 15.,Rectal bleeding due to blood stasis, persisting for months without resolution.

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