Yizhi Hezhong Decoction，*Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 2.，For bloody diarrhea, or blood that is purplish-black in color, accompanied by abdominal pain, aversion to cold in the abdomen, a taut pulse at the right guan position that feels weak upon palpation, and a preference for warmth applied to the abdomen.
Yizhi Hezhong Decoction
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Formulas Name : Yizhi Hezhong Decoction
Chinese Name : 益智和中汤
Drug Formulation
Cinnamon Bark 1 fen, Cinnamon Twig 4 fen, Moutan Bark 5 fen, Bupleurum Root 5 fen, Pueraria Root 5 fen, Amomum Seed 5 fen, Pinellia Rhizome 5 fen, Angelica Root (body) 1 qian, Fried Licorice Root 1 qian, Astragalus Root 1 qian, Cimicifuga Root 1 qian, White Peony Root 1 qian 5 fen, Dried Ginger a small amount.
Source
*Lan Shi Mi Cang*, Volume 2.
Processing
Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder; take the entire amount as a single dose.
Benefits
For bloody diarrhea, or blood that is purplish-black in color, accompanied by abdominal pain, aversion to cold in the abdomen, a taut pulse at the right guan position that feels weak upon palpation, and a preference for warmth applied to the abdomen.
Instructions for Use
Decoct 3 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain out the residue and take warm after meals.
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Yizhi Hezhong Decoction,For bloody diarrhea, or blood that is purplish-black in color, accompanied by abdominal pain, aversion to cold in the abdomen, a taut pulse at the right guan position that feels weak upon palpation, and a preference for warmth applied to the abdomen.