bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage Ginseng (Radix Ginseng)
de-reeded 18gm Nutmeg (Semen Myristicae)
wrapped in flour, simmered 15gm Cassia Bark (Cortex Cinnamomi)
coarse bark-removed 24gm Poppy Capsule (Papaver somniferum)
stem and cap-removed, honey-roasted 108gm Grind the medicine into crude powder, take 6 grams each dose, decoct with 225 ml of water until reduced to 180 ml, remove the dregs, and take warm before meals.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Astringing intestines and checking diarrhea, warming and tonifying spleen and kidney.
bubble_chart Indications
Chronic diarrhea with spleen and kidney deficiency and cold, occurring day and night without limit, abdominal pain relieved by warmth and pressure, fatigue, poor appetite, and prolapse of the rectum.
bubble_chart Formula Principles
The formula heavily uses Poppy Capsule to astringe the intestines and check diarrhea, Cassia Bark to warm the kidneys and spleen, serving as the sovereign medicinal; Nutmeg assists Cassia Bark in warming and tonifying the spleen and kidney, Chebula Fruit aids in astringing and preventing depletion, hence Chinese Angelica and Peony Root are used to nourish blood and harmonize the nutrient system, Aucklandia Root regulates qi and moves stagnation, together serving as assistant medicinals; Liquorice Root harmonizes the formula and moderates the middle, combined with Peony Root it also alleviates acute pain, acting as the guiding medicinal. The combination has the effects of astringing the intestines and checking diarrhea, warming and tonifying the spleen and kidney.
bubble_chart Formula Modification If the zang-fu organs efflux diarrhea at night and it does not heal for a long time, you can add 3 to 4 slices of Aconite Lateral Root.
bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications
During medication, avoid alcohol, noodles, raw and cold foods, fishy foods, and greasy foods.
bubble_chart Modern Application
Modern medicine believes that this prescription soothes the intestines, improves blood circulation in the gastrointestinal smooth muscles, stops diarrhea, and enhances immunity. It is mainly used for: chronic colitis, diarrhea, fecal incontinence, frequent bowel movements day and night, pale red tongue texture, white coating, and thin pulse.