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Wu De Decoction

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Wu De Decoction,For the early stages of dysentery, characterized by abdominal pain, scanty urination, and bloody or purulent diarrhea—which may be red, white, or a mixture of both—occurring countless times day and night, accompanied by tenesmus and a sensation of incomplete evacuation.

Formulas Name : Wu De Decoction

Chinese Name : 五得汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of Angelica sinensis, 1 qian 5 fen of white peony root (raw), 1 qian 3 fen of rhubarb, 1 qian of Coptis, and 5 fen of Guangmuxiang.

Source

*Huiyue*, Volume 10.

Benefits

For the early stages of dysentery, characterized by abdominal pain, scanty urination, and bloody or purulent diarrhea—which may be red, white, or a mixture of both—occurring countless times day and night, accompanied by tenesmus and a sensation of incomplete evacuation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Wu De Decoction,*Huiyue*, Volume 10.,For the early stages of dysentery, characterized by abdominal pain, scanty urination, and bloody or purulent diarrhea—which may be red, white, or a mixture of both—occurring countless times day and night, accompanied by tenesmus and a sensation of incomplete evacuation.

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