Xunxing Decoction

Xunxing Decoction,Caused by the toxin of summer heat and dampness, heat accumulates in the bladder and qi fails to transform; fluids and food are expelled in a torrent, with 70–80 bowel movements in a day and night. The stool is thick and sticky, mixed with pus and blood; the patient experiences intense thirst, drinking water incessantly—even a hundred cups are not enough—and the urine is scant, dark, and reddish.

Formulas Name : Xunxing Decoction

Chinese Name : 迅行汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Wang Buliu Xing, 3 qian of Zhu Ling, 3 qian of Fu Ling, 3 qian of Huang Qin, and 3 qian of Bai Zhu.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Caused by the toxin of summer heat and dampness, heat accumulates in the bladder and qi fails to transform; fluids and food are expelled in a torrent, with 70–80 bowel movements in a day and night. The stool is thick and sticky, mixed with pus and blood; the patient experiences intense thirst, drinking water incessantly—even a hundred cups are not enough—and the urine is scant, dark, and reddish.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Xunxing Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 7.,Caused by the toxin of summer heat and dampness, heat accumulates in the bladder and qi fails to transform; fluids and food are expelled in a torrent, with 70–80 bowel movements in a day and night. The stool is thick and sticky, mixed with pus and blood; the patient experiences intense thirst, drinking water incessantly—even a hundred cups are not enough—and the urine is scant, dark, and reddish.

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