Wang, male, 46 years old. Has been experiencing diarrhea for up to a year, having used various antibiotics with little effect. Diarrhea occurs 3 to 6 times daily, presenting as watery stools with a small amount of pus and blood, accompanied by tenesmus, abdominal tenderness especially in the lower left abdomen, fear of cold, fever (around 37.5°C), a red tongue with white coating, and a deep, wiry pulse. Fecal examination shows red and white blood cells and a small number of phagocytes. Western medical diagnosis: "Chronic bacillary dysentery." Pattern identification: zang-fu organ qi and blood stagnation, caused by wood depression in earth. Treatment method: Regulate the spleen's yin-yang, dredge qi and blood, and subdue wood in earth.
Cinnamon Twig 10g, Peony Root 30g, Prepared Liquorice Root 10g, Fresh Ginger Rhizome 10g, Chinese Date 12 pieces
. After taking 2 doses of the decoction, the frequency of diarrhea significantly decreased, and the abdomen felt much more relaxed. After 3 doses, the stool was basically formed, and the rectal urgency in the lower abdomen disappeared. After taking 4 doses, all symptoms suddenly disappeared.