formula | Rhubarb Decoction Da Huang Tang |
source | Volume II of Suwen Bingji Qiyi Baomingji |
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bubble_chart Composition Rhubarb 10 gm
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Grind the above ingredients finely, soak them in 300 ml of good wine for about half a day, then decoct until reduced to 230 ml. Discard the rhubarb and divide the wine into two doses. Administer immediately; if diarrhea stops after one dose, do not take the second. If diarrhea persists, take the second dose. In cases of mild diarrhea, follow up with a dose of Peony Decoction to harmonize.
bubble_chart Indications
Chronic dysentery with unhealed symptoms, thick and sticky pus and blood, tenesmus, and frequent bowel movements day and night.