痢疾古云滞下，多行于夏末秋初，其故何也？然内为生冷所积，外为暑湿相搏，其得病之由也。脾胃不和，生冷过
度，停积于肠胃之间，不得克化；又为风寒暑湿之气相干，淹留日久，而成斯疾。大抵痢疾无积不成。所谓痢者，利也。
乘病初起，必先用 利之药，荡涤肠胃，使毒瓦斯外泄。切不可先用补涩之药，使积停滞，不得外泄，则热毒固闭，恶症
生矣。所谓痢不可止，此也。当下不下，日久脾胃益虚，尤不可下矣。其证有八∶曰冷、曰热、曰疳、曰惊、曰冷热不
调、曰休息痢、曰蛊毒、曰 痢。冷痢则去白，热痢则去红。余谓不然，当辨手足温暖则为热；厥冷则为寒。以此分别
治之，则不误矣。疳症，痢兼黄白，下无时度；惊痢去青，乍寒乍热；冷热不调，则赤白相杂；休息痢，粪黑如鱼肠，
愈而复作； 痢，停积失于不下，大便秘涩，疼痛啼叫，恶食粪臭；蛊毒下痢紫黑。又有三恶症∶曰禁口痢者，毒瓦斯侵
胃，干呕不食；二曰刮肠痢，肠头鲜血频滴，肛门深黑，开张可畏，肚腹 痛，里急后重；三曰滑肠痢，日夜频并，饮
食直过，完谷不化。如遇此症，非尽诚医治，十中难全一二。久痢渴而思酒，是肠胃精液耗竭故也。治之之法∶冷者温
之，热者清之，和胃温脾，宽肠顺气。下痢身凉，脉微细者生；身热脉浮大者死；舌黑汗出者死。
感应丸 治一切食积，下痢赤白，肚腹 痛，里急后重，不拘男妇，此药乃斩关夺营之将，定祸乱而致太平，
真有起死回生之功，用之得宜神效。
茅术（一两五钱，炒） 浓朴（一两，姜制） 陈皮（一两二钱） 甘草（五钱） 干姜（五钱） 百草霜（三钱）
巴豆（五钱，制）
制巴豆法∶如用，先于三月之前，去壳，取仁，去枯油者不用。研细，用纸包裹．压去油。再研，再压。仍置泥地，
任其上梅，去毒，方可合药，否则伤人。为末，次人百草霜、巴豆，HT 细和匀。面糊为丸，麻子大，周岁十二三丸，大
人四五十丸。
小儿七八朝，恶露内蓄，腹胀不乳。黄连甘草汤服六七丸，甚效。
脾积丸 治脏腑一切寒食积聚。
三棱（一两，醋炒） 蓬术（一两，醋炒） 青皮（一两，醋炒） 良姜（醋炒） 木香（各五钱） 丁香（三钱）
皂荚（三条，烧灰） 巴豆（五钱，制） 百草霜（三钱）
为末，面糊为丸，麻子大，姜汤量大小服。
导滞汤 痢疾初起，必下，此方视大小承气最稳当。
黄芩（酒炒） 黄连（姜汁炒） 当归 赤芍（炒） 枳壳（麸炒） 槟榔（各一钱） 木香（五分） 大黄（小
者二三钱，大人六钱，酒摆过，晒干候用）
水钟半，煎三滚，入大黄再煎一滚，置水中候冷，再上火顿热服。渣再煎服效。
加味胃苓汤 内伤生冷之食，外感暑湿之气，肚腹 痛，里急后重，一切痢疾泄泻，脾胃不和，并效。
猪苓 泽泻 白术 茯苓 苍术（炒） 浓朴（制） 陈皮（各一钱） 甘草（五分） 枳壳 槟榔 黄连 姜汁
（炒） 黄芩（七分） 木香 官桂（各三分）
生姜三片，枣一枚，水煎。夏月加香薷、扁豆，去官桂；腹痛甚加生姜、雨茶；久泻加诃子、肉果；久痢加乌梅、
粟壳，便血加槐花、荆芥、当归；小便不利加木通、滑石；口渴加干葛、麦冬、五味，去桂。
调中汤 治症同前。
黄连（姜汁炒） 黄芩（酒炒。各一钱五分） 当归（一钱） 白芍（酒炒） 槟榔（各八分） 水香（三分）
生姜五片，雨茶一撮，水煎。
加味调中汤，有苍术、白术、滑石、生地。
胃风汤 治风冷乘虚客于肠胃，腹痛肠鸣，水谷不化，下注豆汁，或下瘀血。
人参 白术 当归 川芎 茯苓 芍药 羌活 防风（各等分） 官桂（少）
粟米一撮，水煎。
神效散 下痢赤白，里急后重，肚腹 痛，不拘新久，并效。
苍术（一钱） 浓朴 陈皮（各七分） 甘草（五分） 当归 川芎（各七分） 黄连（一钱五分） 枳壳 升麻
（各六分） 木香（三分） 白芍（一钱） 人参（五分）
乌梅一个，黑枣二枚，水煎。
真人养脏汤 治冷热不调，下痢赤白，脐腹搅痛，里急后重，泻痢已久。
人参 白术（炒） 当归 芍药（炒） 诃子 肉蔻（煨） 甘草 粟壳（蜜炒。各八分） 肉桂 木香（各三分）
生姜三片，水煎。手足厥冷加附子。
解毒香薷饮 治暑毒，下痢纯血，身热口渴，心烦面赤，脐腹 痛，里急后重，小便赤涩。
黄芩 黄连 黄柏（各一钱） 香薷（二钱） 浓朴 扁豆（炒研。各八分）
水煎服。大人酒毒便血，加当归 阿胶（蛤粉炒。各一钱）
三黄熟艾汤 本方加祁艾（一钱醋炒）
生熟饮 治痢日久，肚腹绞痛，里急后重，日夜无度。
粟壳（四个） 陈皮（二片） 甘草（一寸，两破） 乌梅（二个） 黑枣（二个） 生姜（二片） 木香（一钱，
分二块） 诃子（二个） 黑豆（六十粒） 黄 （二寸） 白术（二块） 当归（二寸，两破）
俱要半生半熟，不用锉碎，水二碗，煎一碗，徐徐服。此方按君臣佐使，调阴阳，和脾胃，顺益三焦，安调五脏。
日久泄痢，无不神效，不可忽之。
五圣散 治一切泻痢日久，诸药不效，恹恹欲绝，可转危就安。
乌梅（七个，捶碎） 黑枣（七个，捣） 粟壳（七个，蜜炙） 甘草（七寸，炙） 莲肉（七粒，捣）
生姜七片，雨茶七分，水煎，露一宿。天明顿温，徐徐服。酒煎尤妙。小儿分二日服。
香连丸 治一切泻痢，肚腹不和，胸膈痞闷，气痛，并效。
黄连（净，一斤，吴茱萸四两，同炒） 肉豆蔻（二两，面煨） 木香（二两） 茅术（六两，炒） 浓朴（三两，
姜汁炒） 陈皮（四两） 甘草（一两五钱）
为末，醋糊为丸，量大小，米汤、醋汤，随意服。
惊粟丸 治症同前。未经行过不可用。
粟壳（四而，醋炒） 青皮 陈皮 当归 诃子 白芍（各二两） 甘草 木香 干姜（各一两）
为末，炼蜜为○大。每服一丸，蜜汤磨化，顿热服。
豆蔻丸 泻痢日久，肠胃虚寒，肠滑，糟粕不聚，此方主之。
肉豆蔻（煨） 胡粉（炒） 龙骨（ ） 白矾（ ）
各等分，为末，糊丸。量大小，米汤下。
百中散 治症如前。
粟壳（蜜炒） 浓朴（姜汁炒）
等分，为末。每服一钱，白痢赤砂糖汤；赤痢蜜汤，调下。
海藏仙方 治受暑毒，久泻、久痢、久疟，并效如神。
雄黄（透明者）
不拘多少，为末，蒸饼为丸，绿豆大。甘草汤下。
端午日制更效。
铁门栓 治赤白痢疾，五种泄泻。
文蛤（一两炒） 白矾（三钱半，生） 黄丹（二钱，炒）
为末，黄蜡一两为丸，生姜、雨茶泡汤下。
参连饮 治禁口痢。
人参 黄连（各一钱）
水煎频频呷之。
附禁口痢诸方∶
精猪肉切片，将面粉搽上，频炙，频搽，香熟食之。不吃，鼻下闻之。
宁波白鲞炙香，食之。
凤尾草煎汤露一宿，顿温，徐徐服。
川乌三两，光圆者。一两生用，一两煨，一两烧存性。同为末，糊丸，每服十丸，甘草汤下。
五爪龙草阴干，为末，每服一钱，酒下。
封脐膏
陈小粉（五钱） 乳香 没药（各一钱）
研末，醋调敷脐。
黄瓜藤经霜者，晒干，烧灰存性，香油调敷脐中。
熏痢秘方 泻痢日久，用此熏之。
地骨皮（新鲜者，煎百沸）
倾入陈马桶内，乘热坐上熏之。亦治脓窠疮。
灸法 治泻痢日久。
关元穴 翠尾穴（各灸，三壮。）
Dysentery was anciently called "Zhi Xia" (Stagnant Downward Flow), and it mostly occurs at the end of summer and early autumn. What is the reason for this? It is because internally there is accumulation from raw and cold foods, and externally there is conflict between summer-heat and dampness; this is how the disease arises. When the Spleen and Stomach are disharmonious, excessive consumption of raw and cold items causes stagnation in the intestines and stomach, preventing digestion; furthermore, interference from wind-cold, summer-heat, and dampness pathogens leads to prolonged retention, resulting in this illness. Generally speaking, dysentery cannot occur without stagnation. The term "Li" (Dysentery) implies "Li" (To promote flow). In the early stage of the disease, one must first use purgative medicines to cleanse the intestines and stomach, allowing toxic factors to be excreted outward. One must absolutely not use tonifying or astringent medicines initially, as this would cause stagnation to remain and prevent the expulsion of toxins, leading to the solidification of heat-toxins and the generation of malignant symptoms. This is why it is said that "dysentery should not be stopped." If purgation is indicated but not performed, the Spleen and Stomach will become increasingly deficient over time, making further purgation inadvisable.
There are eight types of dysentery symptoms: Cold Dysentery, Heat Dysentery, Gan Dysentery, Jing Dysentery, Mixed Cold-Heat Dysentery, Resting Dysentery, Gu Du Dysentery, and Jin Kou Dysentery (Throat-Sealing Dysentery). Cold dysentery presents primarily with white discharge, while heat dysentery presents primarily with red discharge. I believe this distinction is insufficient; one should differentiate based on whether the hands and feet are warm (indicating Heat) or cold (indicating Cold). Treating according to this differentiation ensures accuracy. Gan dysentery involves yellow and white stool with irregular bowel movements; Jing dysentery presents with green stool and alternating chills and fever; mixed cold-heat dysentery features intermingled red and white stool; resting dysentery presents with black stool resembling fish entrails, recurring after remission; [Locking Anus] dysentery involves retained stagnation failing to pass, constipation, painful straining, crying, anorexia, and foul-smelling feces; Gu Du dysentery presents with purple-black stool.
There are also three malignant syndromes: First, Jin Kou Dysentery (Throat-Sealing Dysentery), where toxins invade the Stomach causing dry retching and inability to eat; second, Gua Chang Dysentery (Intestine-Scraping Dysentery), characterized by frequent dripping of fresh blood from the anus, deep black discoloration of the anal opening which appears terrifying upon dilation, abdominal pain, tenesmus, and rectal prolapse sensation; third, Hua Chang Dysentery (Slippery Intestine Dysentery), featuring frequent day and night diarrhea where food passes straight through undigested. If these conditions arise, unless treated with utmost sincerity and skill, fewer than one or two out of ten may survive. Thirst and craving for alcohol in chronic dysentery indicates exhaustion of intestinal and stomach fluids. The treatment principle is: warm the cold, clear the heat, harmonize the Stomach, warm the Spleen, widen the intestines, and regulate Qi. Prognosis: survival if body temperature is normal and pulse is fine and minute; death if body is hot and pulse is floating and large; death if the tongue is black and sweating occurs.
Ganying Wan (Miracle Response Pill): Treats all forms of food stagnation, bloody and non-bloody dysentery, abdominal pain, and tenesmus. Suitable for both men and women. This medicine acts like a general breaking through enemy lines to quell chaos and restore peace, possessing the power to revive the dying. Used appropriately, it is miraculous.
Ingredients: Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, 1.5 liang, stir-fried), Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, 1 liang, ginger-processed), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 1.2 liang), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 0.5 liang), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, 0.5 liang), Baicao Shuang (Carbonized Herb Ash, 0.3 qian), Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus, 0.5 liang, processed).
Processing of Ba Dou: Before March, remove shells, take the kernels, discard those with dried oil. Grind finely, wrap in paper, and press to remove oil. Grind again, press again. Then place on mud ground to absorb moisture and reduce toxicity before combining into the formula; otherwise, it harms people. Grind to powder, mix thoroughly with Baicao Shuang and Ba Dou. Form pills with wheat paste, size of hemp seeds. Infants (one year old) take 12-13 pills; adults take 40-50 pills.
For infants aged seven to eight days with internal retention of lochia, abdominal distension, and refusal to nurse, administer Huanglian Gancao Tang (Coptidis and Licorice Decoction) along with 6-7 pills of this medicine for excellent effect.
Piji Wan (Spleen Accumulation Pill): Treats all cold-food accumulations in the Zang-Fu organs.
Ingredients: San Leng (Curcumae Radix, 1 liang, vinegar-fried), E Zhu (Curcumae Rhizoma, 1 liang, vinegar-fried), Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, 1 liang, vinegar-fried), Liang Jiang (Alpiniae Katsumadai Rhizoma, vinegar-fried), Mu Xiang (Vladimiriae Radix, 0.5 liang each), Ding Xiang (Caryophylli Flos, 0.3 qian), Zao Jia (Gleditsiae Sinensis Spina, 3 strips, burnt to ash), Ba Dou (Crotonis Fructus, 0.5 liang, processed), Baicao Shuang (Carbonized Herb Ash, 0.3 qian).
Grind to powder, form pills with wheat paste, size of hemp seeds. Administer with Ginger Decoction according to age.
Daozhi Tang (Guide Stagnation Decoction): For early-stage dysentery requiring purgation; this formula is safer than Da Cheng Qi Tang or Xiao Cheng Qi Tang.
Ingredients: Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, wine-fried), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, ginger juice-fried), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chi Shao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra, fried), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus, bran-fried), Bing Lang (Arecae Semen, 1 qian each), Mu Xiang (Vladimiriae Radix, 0.5 fen), Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma, small ones 2-3 qian, adults 6 qian, soaked in wine, dried for use).
Decoct half a zhong of water until boiling three times, add Da Huang, boil once more, cool in water, then reheat and take. Decoction residue can be decocted again for effectiveness.
Jiawei Weiling Tang (Modified Weiling Decoction): For internal injury from raw/cold food and external contraction of summer-heat/dampness, abdominal pain, tenesmus, all types of dysentery and diarrhea, and Spleen-Stomach disharmony.
Ingredients: Zhu Ling (Polypori Umbilicati Sclerotium), Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Fu Ling (Poria), Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, fried), Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, processed), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 1 qian each), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 0.5 fen), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus), Bing Lang (Arecae Semen), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Jiang Zhi (Ginger Juice, fried), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, 0.7 fen), Mu Xiang (Vladimiriae Radix), Guan Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex, 0.3 fen each).
Add 3 slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) and 1 Zao (Jujubae Fructus), decoct in water. In summer, add Xiang Ru (Moslae Herba) and Bian Dou (Dolichoris Semen), remove Guan Gui. For severe abdominal pain, add Sheng Jiang and Yu Cha (Tea Leaves). For chronic diarrhea, add He Zi (Terminaliae Chebulae Fructus) and Rou Guo (Myristicae Semen). For chronic dysentery, add Wu Mei (Mume Fructus) and Su Ke (Papaveris Pericarpium). For bloody stool, add Huai Hua (Sophorae Flos), Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Herba), and Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix). For difficult urination, add Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis) and Hua Shi (Talcum). For thirst, add Gan Ge (Puerariae Radix), Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), and Wu Wei Zi (Schisandrae Fructus), remove Gui.
Tiaozhong Tang (Regulate Middle Decoction): Treats symptoms as above.
Ingredients: Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, ginger juice-fried), Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix, wine-fried, 1.5 qian each), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 1 qian), Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, wine-fried), Bing Lang (Arecae Semen, 0.8 fen each), Mu Xiang (Vladimiriae Radix, 0.3 fen).
Add 5 slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) and a pinch of Yu Cha (Tea Leaves), decoct in water.
Jiawei Tiaozhong Tang (Modified Regulate Middle Decoction) contains Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Hua Shi (Talcum), and Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix).
Weifeng Tang (Stomach Wind Decoction): Treats wind-cold invading the intestines and stomach due to deficiency, causing abdominal pain, borborygmus, indigestion of food and water, passage of bean-water-like stool, or passage of clotted blood.
Ingredients: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma), Fu Ling (Poria), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix), Qiang Huo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix), Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviae Radix, equal parts), Guan Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex, small amount).
Add a pinch of Su Mi (Setaria Italica), decoct in water.
Shenxiao San (Divine Effect Powder): Treats bloody and non-bloody dysentery, tenesmus, and abdominal pain, effective for both new and chronic cases.
Ingredients: Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, 1 qian), Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 0.7 fen each), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 0.5 fen), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Chuan Xiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma, 0.7 fen each), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 1.5 qian), Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus), Sheng Ma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma, 0.6 fen each), Mu Xiang (Vladimiriae Radix, 0.3 fen), Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, 1 qian), Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma, 0.5 fen).
Add 1 Wu Mei (Mume Fructus) and 2 Hei Zao (Black Jujubes), decoct in water.
Zhenren Yangzang Tang (True Man Nourishing Viscera Decoction): Treats mixed cold-heat, bloody and non-bloody dysentery, umbilical and abdominal cramping pain, tenesmus, and long-standing diarrhea/dysentery.
Ingredients: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, fried), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Shao Yao (Paeoniae Radix, fried), He Zi (Terminaliae Chebulae Fructus), Rou Kou (Myristicae Semen, baked), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Su Ke (Papaveris Pericarpium, honey-fried, 0.8 fen each), Rou Gui (Cinnamomi Cortex), Mu Xiang (Vladimiriae Radix, 0.3 fen each).
Add 3 slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), decoct in water. Add Fu Zi (Aconiti Lateralis Radix Praeparata) if hands and feet are cold.
Jiedu Xiangru Yin (Detoxifying Mosla Drink): Treats summer-heat toxin, pure bloody dysentery, fever, thirst, irritability, red face, umbilical/abdominal pain, tenesmus, and dark/scanty urination.
Ingredients: Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma), Huang Bo (Phellodendri Cortex, 1 qian each), Xiang Ru (Moslae Herba, 2 qian), Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex), Bian Dou (Dolichoris Semen, fried and ground, 0.8 fen each).
Decoct in water. For adults with alcohol-induced bloody stool, add Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix) and E Jiao (Colla Corii Asini, fried with clam powder, 1 qian each).
Sanhuang Shuai Ai Tang (Three Yellows and Cooked Mugwort Decoction): This formula adds Qi Ai (Artemisiae Argyi Folium, 1 qian, vinegar-fried).
Shengshu Yin (Raw-Cooked Drink): Treats chronic dysentery with severe abdominal cramping, tenesmus, and unceasing day and night frequency.
Ingredients: Su Ke (Papaveris Pericarpium, 4 pieces), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 2 slices), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1 cun, split), Wu Mei (Mume Fructus, 2 pieces), Hei Zao (Black Jujubes, 2 pieces), Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, 2 slices), Mu Xiang (Vladimiriae Radix, 1 qian, split into two), He Zi (Terminaliae Chebulae Fructus, 2 pieces), Hei Dou (Sojae Semen Nigrum, 60 grains), Huang Qi (Astragali Radix, 2 cun), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, 2 pieces), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, 2 cun, split).
All herbs should be half-raw and half-cooked, not chopped. Decoct in 2 bowls of water until 1 bowl remains. Take slowly. This formula follows Sovereign-Minister-Assistant-Courier principles to balance Yin-Yang, harmonize Spleen-Stomach, benefit San Jiao, and stabilize Five Zang. Effective for chronic diarrhea/dysentery; do not neglect.
Wusheng San (Five Saints Powder): Treats chronic diarrhea/dysentery unresponsive to other medicines, presenting with lethargy and near-death state, turning danger to safety.
Ingredients: Wu Mei (Mume Fructus, 7 pieces, crushed), Hei Zao (Black Jujubes, 7 pieces, pounded), Su Ke (Papaveris Pericarpium, 7 pieces, honey-roasted), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 7 cun, roasted), Lian Rou (Nelumbinis Semen, 7 pieces, pounded).
Add 7 slices of Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) and 0.7 fen of Yu Cha (Tea Leaves), decoct in water, leave exposed overnight. Warm and take slowly at dawn. Brewing with wine is superior. Infants divide dose over two days.
Xianglian Wan (Mu-Xiang-Huang-Lian Pill): Treats all diarrhea/dysentery, abdominal discomfort, chest/epigastric oppression, and Qi pain.
Ingredients: Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, purified, 1 jin, stir-fried with 4 liang of Wu Zhu Yu), Rou Dou Kou (Myristicae Semen, 2 liang, baked in flour), Mu Xiang (Vladimiriae Radix, 2 liang), Mao Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma, 6 liang, fried), Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, 3 liang, ginger juice-fried), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, 4 liang), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, 1.5 liang).
Grind to powder, form pills with vinegar paste. Take according to age with rice soup or vinegar soup.
Jingsu Wan (Jing-Su Pill): Treats symptoms as above. Not for use in menstruating women.
Ingredients: Su Ke (Papaveris Pericarpium, 4 liang, vinegar-fried), Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride), Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), He Zi (Terminaliae Chebulae Fructus), Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, 2 liang each), Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma), Mu Xiang (Vladimiriae Radix), Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, 1 liang each).
Grind to powder, form pills with refined honey. Take one pill per dose, grind in honey soup, take warm.
Doukou Wan (Doukou Pill): For chronic diarrhea/dysentery with Spleen-Stomach deficiency-cold, slippery intestines, and loose stools.
Ingredients: Rou Dou Kou (Myristicae Semen, baked), Hu Fen (Lead Carbonate, fried), Long Gu (Fossilia Ossis Mastodi, ), Bai Fan (Alumen, ).
Equal parts, grind to powder, form pills with paste. Take according to age with rice soup.
Baizhong San (Hundred-Accurate Powder): Treats symptoms as above.
Ingredients: Su Ke (Papaveris Pericarpium, honey-fried), Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, ginger juice-fried).
Equal parts, grind to powder. Take 1 qian per dose. For white dysentery, take with brown sugar soup; for red dysentery, take with honey soup.
Haizang Xianfang (Sea Storehouse Immortal Formula): Treats summer-heat toxin, chronic diarrhea, chronic dysentery, and chronic malaria, effective as a miracle.
Ingredients: Xiong Huang (Realgar, transparent).
Any amount, grind to powder, form pills with steamed dough, size of mung beans. Take with Gan Cao (Licorice) soup.
More effective if prepared on Dragon Boat Festival Day.
Ti Menshuan (Iron Gate Bolt): Treats bloody/non-bloody dysentery and five types of diarrhea.
Ingredients: Wen Ge (Clam Shell, 1 liang, fried), Bai Fan (Alumen, 3.5 qian, raw), Huang Dan (Minium, 2 qian, fried).
Grind to powder, form pills with 1 liang of Yellow Beeswax. Take with Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma) and Yu Cha (Tea Leaves) infused water.
Shenlian Yin (Ginseng-Coptis Drink): Treats Jin Kou Dysentery (Throat-Sealing Dysentery).
Ingredients: Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma), Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma, 1 qian each).
Decoct in water, sip frequently.
Appendix: Various Formulas for Jin Kou Dysentery (Throat-Sealing Dysentery):
Slice lean pork, rub with flour, roast frequently, rub frequently, eat when fragrant. If unable to eat, smell under the nose.
Roast Ningbo White Salted Fish until fragrant and eat.
Decoct Fengwei Cao (Pteridii Multifidi Herba), leave exposed overnight, warm and take slowly.
Chuan Wu (Aconiti Radix), 3 liang, select smooth and round ones. Use 1 liang raw, 1 liang baked, 1 liang charred (preserving nature). Grind to powder, form pills with paste. Take 10 pills with Gan Cao (Licorice) soup.
Dry Wuzhao Long Cao (Paederiae Scandentis Herba) in shade, grind to powder. Take 1 qian with wine.
Feng Qi Gao (Umbilicus-Sealing Ointment)
Chen Xiao Fen (Rice Starch, 5 qian), Ru Xiang (Olibanum), Mo Yao (Myrrha, 1 qian each).
Grind to powder, mix with vinegar, apply to umbilicus.
Use frost-exposed Cucumber Vine, dry, burn to ash (preserving nature), mix with sesame oil, apply to umbilicus.
Xun Li Mifang (Secret Smoke-Bathing Formula for Dysentery): For chronic diarrhea/dysentery, use for fumigation.
Di Gu Pi (Lycii Cortex, fresh, boil vigorously).
Pour into an old toilet, sit over the heat to fumigate. Also treats pustular sores.
Moxibustion Method: For chronic diarrhea/dysentery.
Points: Guan Yuan (CV4), Cui Wei (Extra point, tailbone tip).
Moxibustion: 3 moxa cones per point.