Phellodendron 4.5 gm, Scutellaria 4.5 gm, Pulsatilla 3 gm, Coptis 6 gm, Angelica 3 gm, Oyster Shell 4.5 gm (decocted), Rhinoceros Horn (powdered) 1.5 gm, Artemisia 1.5 gm, Pomegranate Rind 4.5 gm, Loranthus 3 gm, Licorice 3 gm (roasted).

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

The above 11 ingredients, cut. Use 1.6 liters of water, decoct to 600 ml, and divide into three doses.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Cooling blood to remove toxin, clearing the intestine to stop dysentery.

bubble_chart Indications

Heat toxin penetrates deeply into the blood aspect, resulting in dysentery with pus and blood, more red than white, abdominal pain, tenesmus, and high fever.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

In the formula, Rhinoceros Horn, which cools blood and removes toxins, serves as the sovereign; Chinese Pulsatilla Root, Coptis Rhizome, Phelloendron Bark, and Skullcap Root, which constitute the Jingui Yaolue Pulsatilla Decoction minus Ash Bark plus Skullcap Root, function to clear heat and remove toxins, cool blood, and stop dysentery, acting as ministers; Mugwort, Chinese Angelica, and Chinese Taxillus Herb harmonize qi and blood, Pomegranate Rind astringes the intestine to stop dysentery, and Liquorice Root harmonizes the various ingredients, serving as assistants and messengers. Together, these herbs synergistically achieve the effects of cooling blood to remove toxins and clearing the intestine to stop dysentery.

bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications

During medication, avoid consuming pork, cold water, seaweed, and bok choy.