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Discussion: The *Neijing* (Inner Canon) states that heat in the Large Intestine leads to the discharge of intestinal mucus. Chao Yuanfang stated that "intestinal mucus" refers to turbid and greasy fluids within the intestines. These are organs of transmission and transformation, where accumulated heat forms dysentery. If dysentery persists for a long time without healing, the intestines become deficient and slippery, causing fluids and filth to be discharged. This indicates excess pathogenic heat and deficiency of the true Zang-Qi, thus resulting in this syndrome.

Formula for treating chronic dysentery with discharge of intestinal mucus: Zhili Wan (Zhili Pill)
Ingredients: Zhili (Ferri Sulfas), Lvfan (Chalcanthite), Duanshi (Calcined Alumen), Qiandan (Minium), Chishizhi (Halloysitum Rubrum), Baishizhi (Halloysitum Album), Hufen (Cerussa). Each of the first three ingredients is 3 liang; each of the remaining four is 1.5 liang.
Preparation: The above seven herbs are crushed, sifted into powder, placed in a bottle, and calcined for one shi (approx. 2 hours). After cooling, they are ground to an extremely fine powder, mixed with wheat paste to form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Dosage: 20 pills per administration, taken on an empty stomach before meals with congee or water.

Formula for treating chronic dysentery that fails to heal and develops into intestinal mucus: Wu Mei Tang (Mume Decoction)
Ingredients: Wu Mei (Fructus Mume), 20 pieces, crushed.
Preparation: The single herb is decocted in 1 sheng of water until reduced to 4 he. The dregs are removed, and the liquid is taken on an empty stomach. If not cured, it is decocted and taken again in the evening.

Formula for treating chronic dysentery that fails to heal with discharge of intestinal mucus: Shiliu Zhi (Pomegranate Juice)
Ingredients: Cu Shiliu (Vinegar-treated Fructus Punicae Granati), one large fruit.
Preparation: The fruit is crushed, ground, and pressed to extract the juice. It is taken on an empty stomach.

Formula for treating long-standing cold dysentery, intermittent dysentery, extreme deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach, slipping and leakage of the Large Intestine, and continuous discharge of intestinal mucus: Shexiang Wan (Musk Pill)
Ingredients: Shexiang (Moschus), finely ground, 0.5 liang; Lurong (Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum), hair removed, coated with butter and roasted, 2 liang.
Preparation: The two herbs are crushed, sifted into powder, and mixed with boiled jujube flesh to form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Dosage: 30 pills per administration, taken with congee or water at any time, three times daily.

Formula for treating chronic dysentery with intestinal slipping, continuous discharge of filth, emaciation, and exhaustion: Langdang Wan (Datura Pill)
Ingredients: Langdangzi (Semen Daturae Metelii), washed to remove floating ones, boiled until sprouts emerge, dried, and roasted; Ganjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Preparatum), processed and chopped; Baifan (Alumen), boiled until dry. Each ingredient is 2 liang.
Preparation: The three herbs are crushed, sifted into powder, and mixed with vinegar-boiled wheat paste to form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Dosage: 30 pills per administration, taken with congee or water at any time, three times daily.

Formula for treating chronic dysentery that fails to heal with discharge of intestinal mucus: Fuzi Wan (Aconite Pill)
Ingredients: Fuzi (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata), processed, cracked, skin and umbilicus removed; Chishizhi (Halloysitum Rubrum); Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi), coarse bark removed; Ganjiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Preparatum), processed. Each ingredient is 0.5 liang.
Preparation: The four herbs are crushed, sifted into powder, and mixed with refined honey to form pills the size of Sophora japonica seeds. Dosage: 20 pills per administration, taken with rice drink on an empty stomach before meals, three times daily.