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Xiao Sheng San,For bloody and white cold dysentery with abdominal pain and a sensation of incomplete evacuation.

Formulas Name : Xiao Sheng San

Chinese Name : 小圣散

Drug Formulation

Imperial Rice Hulls (stems removed, soaked in honey, stir-fried until golden) 3 liang; Dried Tangerine Peel (white pith removed) 1 liang; Dried Ginger (roasted) 1 liang; Licorice (roasted) 1 liang.

Source

From *Shi Yuan Duan Xiao Fang*, citing Zhao Yanhe’s formula (see *Yi Fang Lei Ju*, vol. 141).

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For bloody and white cold dysentery with abdominal pain and a sensation of incomplete evacuation.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; decoct in 1.5 zhan of water until reduced to 7 fen; strain out the residue; add a small amount of honey; take warm before meals.

Xiao Sheng San,From *Shi Yuan Duan Xiao Fang*, citing Zhao Yanhe’s formula (see *Yi Fang Lei Ju*, vol. 141).,For bloody and white cold dysentery with abdominal pain and a sensation of incomplete evacuation.

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