Zhang, female, 27 years old, worker. Suffering from chronic non-specific ulcerative colitis for 3 years, with pus and blood in stool, 7-10 times a day, accompanied by tenesmus and abdominal discomfort. Sigmoidoscopy at a hospital in Beijing revealed colonic congestion, edema, bleeding points, and ulcer foci. Various antibiotics and sulfonamides were ineffective. Despite her young age, the patient had a pale complexion, emaciated body, cold limbs, a pale tongue with thin yellow greasy coating, and a deep slippery pulse. Prescription:
red halloysite 30g (chopped, 2/3 decocted, 1/3 taken infused in 2 doses), Dried Ginger 6g, raw Coix seed 30g, waxgourd seed 9g
. After taking 5 doses of this prescription, the pus and blood in stool significantly decreased, bowel movements reduced to 2-3 times a day, and abdominal pain and tenesmus also alleviated. Another 5 doses of the original prescription were taken, and the pus and blood in stool disappeared, with stool color, quantity, and form returning to normal, once a day. Follow-up treatment with Four Gentlemen Decoction was administered for further regulation.