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Xiezhi Decoction

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Xiezhi Decoction,For diarrhea caused by deficiency-cold in the zang-fu organs.

Formulas Name : Xiezhi Decoction

Chinese Name : 獬豸汤

Drug Formulation

Ginger (boiled in yellow earth) 2 liang, White Atractylodes 2 liang (roasted), Licorice (roasted) 1 liang, Cardamom 1 liang, Red beans 1 liang, Black pepper half a liang.

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For diarrhea caused by deficiency-cold in the zang-fu organs.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose; dissolve in boiling water with salt before meals.

Xiezhi Decoction,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 5.,For diarrhea caused by deficiency-cold in the zang-fu organs.

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