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Yuanjue Shen Dan,Red and white dysentery, abdominal pain, tenesmus.

Formulas Name : Yuanjue Shen Dan

Chinese Name : 援绝神丹

Drug Formulation

White Peony Root 2 liang, Chinese Angelica Root 2 liang, Fructus Aurantii 2 qian, Areca Nut 2 qian, Licorice Root 2 qian, Talc Powder 3 qian, Radish Seeds 1 qian, Frankincense 1 qian.

Source

*Three Hundred Collected Effective Formulas*.

Benefits

Red and white dysentery, abdominal pain, tenesmus.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Yuanjue Shen Dan，*Three Hundred Collected Effective Formulas*.，Red and white dysentery, abdominal pain, tenesmus.

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