Peony 30 gm, Angelica 15 gm, Coptis 15 gm, Areca Nut 6 gm, Aucklandia 6 gm, Licorice 6 gm (stir-fried), Rhubarb 9 gm, Scutellaria 15 gm, Cinnamon Bark 7.5 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Grind into coarse powder. Take 15 gm each time, boil with 300 ml of water until reduced to 150 ml, and administer warm after meals.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Harmonizing blood and regulating qi, clearing heat and resolving dampness.

bubble_chart Indications

Dampness-heat dysentery, abdominal pain with bloody and purulent stools, mixed red and white, tenesmus, burning sensation in the anus, scanty and dark urine, yellow and greasy tongue coating, slippery and rapid pulse.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

For dampness-heat dysentery, the treatment should focus on clearing heat and resolving dampness, regulating qi and resolving stasis. The formula heavily utilizes Peony Root, paired with Chinese Angelica and Cassia Bark to activate blood and harmonize the nutrient aspect; Aucklandia Root and Areca Seed to guide stagnation and move qi; Rhubarb Rhizoma, Coptis Rhizome, and Skullcap Root to clear heat and resolve dampness; and Liquorice Root to harmonize all the ingredients. Combined, these ingredients work together to harmonize blood, regulate qi, and clear heat and resolve dampness.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

For diarrhea with blood, gradually increase the dosage of Rhubarb Rhizoma; for dark purple bloody stools, add 15 grams of Phelloendron Bark.

bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications

Cold-dampness dysentery is contraindicated.

bubble_chart Modern Application

Currently used for bacterial dysentery, allergic colitis, and acute enteritis attributed to dampness-heat.