Prescriptions for Relieving Diarrhea with Astringents
Chi Shi Zhi Yu Yu Liang Tang (赤石脂禹余粮汤)
Name
The Prescription of 赤石脂禹余粮汤
Source
The book Qian Jin Yi Fang
Ingredients
Chi Shi Zhi 12 g,Yu Yu Liang 12 g.Explanation
Chi Shi Zhi and Yu Yu Liang: Astringing intestines to relieve diarrhea, astringing to stop bleeding, astringing leucorrhea.
The Effect of 赤石脂禹余粮汤
Effect
Astringe intestines to check diarrhea.
Indications
Typhoid, frequent diarrhea.AdministrationDecoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.
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Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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