许(五八) 身热赤痢,匝月不饥不纳,脉带微弦。证属难治,犹得神气不丧,姑投一方
,以观消息。
川连(八分,清暑毒) 莲肉(三钱,去心,补脾带涩) 白芍(一钱五分,清血) 橘皮(八分
,利
气) 浓朴(六分,炒,疏滞) 楂肉(二钱,消积) 银花(一钱五分,解毒止利) 甘草(三分,
和中) 菜花头(五个,此味得春和之气,温而能升。所以生万物者也,以提脾胃之气)
两帖热退思食,痢减半变白。此症妙在病患不轻服药,从未投剂,所以用方取效尤速,
已历除途,可许抵岸。又用∶
莲肉(三钱) 扁豆(三钱) 茯苓(二钱) 白术(一钱炒) 白芍(一钱五分炒) 银花(一钱
五分) 橘皮(一钱) 浓朴(六分)
服之痊愈。
蔡氏(五九) 血痢两月,医治无法。近日粥饮俱不进矣,胸闷干呕,腹痛不休,里急后
重,昼夜六七十行,形神疲困,脉细数而沉,噤口重症显然。幸脉不致弦劲,势虽危险,总
因热毒蕴蓄肠胃,非真土败之比,尽人心力,可冀斡旋。
川连(一钱) 黄芩(一钱五分) 白芍(一钱五分。以上三味,立斋先生以为治热痢主药)
山楂(三钱) 浓朴(一钱) 橘皮(一钱) 木香(磨冲少许) 扁豆花(二十朵)
两服干呕止,痢变白,但腹痛仍然,行数不能大减。肛坠,前方消热调气,其痢不减分
毫。
因忆目下天气收肃,出秽转侧,岂无感冒?肺与大肠相为表里,今脏腑之气皆郁而不伸,治
病必当求本。
苏叶(一钱) 防风(一钱) 升麻(七分) 橘皮(一钱五分) 楂肉(二钱) 苦参(一钱五分)
白芍(一钱五分) 甘草(四分) 浓朴(六分) 蛀枣(两枚善治秋痢) 姜皮(四分辛凉走表)
一服痛痢减半,再剂其病如失。饮食渐进,胸膈不甚舒畅,因肝木动故也。况年及甲周
,大病新瘥,中州焉能骤健?缓调平复。
党参 白芍 麦冬(白米拌炒) 炒银花 归身(炒黑) 钩藤 橘皮 丹皮 炙草
又方∶五味异功散,加归、芍、熟地、砂仁、麦冬,十余剂而痊。
徐(四七) 血痢半年,近添畏风,夜热盗汗,此阴分已伤,兼有外感。
生地炭(四钱) 归身炭(一钱五分) 白芍(一钱五分) 浓朴(八分) 楂肉(一钱五分) 茅术
(一钱) 广皮(一钱) 防风(一钱) 苏叶(一钱)
吴(五十) 痢下赤白,肛门下陷,脉来濡软此属湿热,用东垣升举法。
葛根(一钱) 升麻(六分) 焦术(一钱五分) 浓朴(一钱) 黄芩(一钱五分) 银花炭(一钱
五分) 橘皮(一钱) 谷芽(一钱五分) 楂肉(三钱) 炙草(四分) 扁豆花(十五朵)
三服愈。
柏(三七)赤痢初起,稠腻难下,腹痛便泄,身热畏冷,脉细。此热郁脏腑,寒束肌表
,治当双顾。
苏叶(一钱) 防风(一钱) 葛根(一钱) 川连(六分) 黄芩(一钱五分) 楂肉(三钱) 槟榔
(一钱) 浓朴(一钱) 泽泻(一钱) 扁豆花(二十朵)
两服痢减十七,身热腹痛全除。惟小溲微涩,黄昏微热,阴分受伤。
滑石 白芍 苦参 丹皮 楂肉 浓朴 泽泻 甘草
吴(五一) 形寒咳嗽,血痢时下,不思纳食,内邪未尽,外贼又来,一定表里双顾。
苏叶(一钱) 防风(一钱) 杏仁(二钱) 生茅术(一钱五分) 橘皮(一钱) 浓朴(一钱) 炒
银花(一钱五分) 楂肉(二钱) 炙草(四分)
两服病已。
李(四四) 痢下五色,腹痛重坠,行数无度,纳食无几,已历五旬,以上各症,亦为不
轻,
而脉更弦大,非痢所宜。幸神气不惫,当属阳症,用逐热导邪升举之法。若得桴应,可商维
持。
川连(七分) 条黄芩(一钱五分) 白芍(一钱五分) 楂肉(二钱) 浓朴(一钱) 木香(四分
)柴胡(三分) 升麻(三分) 炙草(四分)
三服痢仍不减,腹痛后重无矣,脉弦稍缓,舌苔干黄微渴。因意前投芩、连逐热,反见
黄苔,五旬久痢,阴血大亏,竟用加味四物汤。
生地炭(四钱) 归身炭(一钱五分) 麦冬(二钱) 山药(二钱) 银花(一钱五分) 莲肉
(二钱) 蛀枣(二枚,因病立方者祥,执方治病者殃)
三服痢减大半,谷食顿增,如此重症,得如此速效,信药之有缘也。今但扶脾胃,不治
而可愈矣。异功散加熟地、归、芍、山药、楂肉、砂仁壳,不十剂而痊。
周妪(六六) 红痢三月不痊,宜逐邪兼顾本原。
谷芽 楂肉 砂仁壳 橘皮 黄芩 炒白芍 炒归身 炒冬术 银花 莲肉 炒山药 炙草
四服痢止。苦以久痢而用涩药,如乌梅、石榴皮、诃子、罂粟壳之类,非不取效。奈痢
之所
生,由脾胃气滞,暑热内攻,初起必用寒凉清火邪,辛温开滞气,消导如山楂、枳实、神曲
,重则大黄,尤为要药。原其故归于清邪逐秽,使肠胃通利,积滞何由而生。前案年高痢久
,日夜数十回,逐邪须兼顾本,自然有效。若涩药涩住,往往延为休息痢,或腹胀脚肿,诸
患蜂起。病家不知,医者亦不经意,究竟是谁之过与?
【案例一】许姓患者,五十八岁。身体发热,排出红色痢疾,整整一个月没有饥饿感且无法进食,脉象带有轻微的弦象。此证属于难治之症,但庆幸神气尚未丧失,暂且投予一方,以观察病情变化。
黄连(八分,清解暑毒) 莲子肉(三钱,去心,补脾兼有涩肠作用) 白芍(一钱五分,清血热) 陈皮(八分,理气) 厚朴(六分,炒制,疏通滞气) 山楂肉(二钱,消食积) 金银花(一钱五分,解毒止痢) 甘草(三分,调和脾胃) 菜花头(五个,此味得春季温和之气,性温而能升发,是生养万物的根本,用以提升脾胃之气)
服用两帖后,热退思食,痢疾减半并变为白色。此症妙在病患不轻易服药,从未用过其他药剂,所以用方取效特别迅速,已经走在康复的道路上,可以期望痊愈。又用:
莲子肉(三钱) 扁豆(三钱) 茯苓(二钱) 白术(一钱,炒) 白芍(一钱五分,炒) 金银花(一钱五分) 陈皮(一钱) 厚朴(六分)
服用后痊愈。
【案例二】蔡氏,五十九岁。血痢两个月,医治无方。近日连粥饮都无法进服,胸闷干呕,腹痛不止,里急后重,昼夜排便六七十次,形体精神疲惫困倦,脉象细数而沉,噤口痢重症显然。幸好脉象不至于弦劲,虽然形势危险,总因热毒蕴蓄于肠胃,并非真元败绝之比,竭尽人力,可希望扭转局面。
黄连(一钱) 黄芩(一钱五分) 白芍(一钱五分。以上三味,立斋先生认为是治疗热痢的主药) 山楂(三钱) 厚朴(一钱) 陈皮(一钱) 木香(磨汁冲服少许) 扁豆花(二十朵)
服用两剂后,干呕停止,痢疾变为白色,但腹痛仍然,排便次数不能大幅减少。肛门下坠,前方仅能清热调气,对痢疾毫无减少。
因而想起当下天气收敛肃杀,排出秽物时转侧,难道没有感冒吗?肺与大肠相为表里,如今脏腑之气皆郁结而不能舒展,治病必当求本。
紫苏叶(一钱) 防风(一钱) 升麻(七分) 陈皮(一钱五分) 山楂肉(二钱) 苦参(一钱五分) 白芍(一钱五分) 甘草(四分) 厚朴(六分) 蛀枣(两枚,善于治疗秋痢) 姜皮(四分,辛凉走表)
服用一剂后,疼痛和痢疾减半,再服一剂,病如消失。饮食逐渐增加,胸膈尚不甚舒畅,是因为肝木动故也。况且年届六十(甲周),大病初愈,中焦脾胃怎能骤然强健?缓缓调理以求平复。
党参 白芍 麦冬(用白米拌炒) 炒金银花 当归身(炒黑) 钩藤 陈皮 丹皮 炙甘草
又方:五味异功散,加当归、白芍、熟地、砂仁、麦冬,十余剂而痊愈。
【案例三】徐姓患者,四十七岁。血痢半年,近来增添畏风,夜间发热盗汗,这是阴分已伤,兼有外感。
生地炭(四钱) 当归身炭(一钱五分) 白芍(一钱五分) 厚朴(八分) 山楂肉(一钱五分) 苍术(一钱) 广陈皮(一钱) 防风(一钱) 紫苏叶(一钱)
【案例四】吴姓患者,五十岁。痢下赤白,肛门下陷,脉来濡软,此属湿热,采用东垣的升举法。
葛根(一钱) 升麻(六分) 焦白术(一钱五分) 厚朴(一钱) 黄芩(一钱五分) 银花炭(一钱五分) 陈皮(一钱) 谷芽(一钱五分) 山楂肉(三钱) 炙甘草(四分) 扁豆花(十五朵)
服用三剂痊愈。
【案例五】柏姓患者,三十七岁。赤痢初起,稠腻难下,腹痛便泄,身体发热畏冷,脉细。这是热邪郁结脏腑,寒邪束缚肌表,治疗应当双管齐下。
紫苏叶(一钱) 防风(一钱) 葛根(一钱) 黄连(六分) 黄芩(一钱五分) 山楂肉(三钱) 槟榔(一钱) 厚朴(一钱) 泽泻(一钱) 扁豆花(二十朵)
服用两剂后,痢疾减少十分之七,身体发热和腹痛全部消除。只有小便微涩,黄昏时有微热,阴分受伤。
滑石 白芍 苦参 丹皮 山楂肉 厚朴 泽泻 甘草
【案例六】吴姓患者,五十一岁。形寒咳嗽,血痢时下,不思进食,内邪未尽,外邪又来,一定需要表里双顾。
紫苏叶(一钱) 防风(一钱) 杏仁(二钱) 生苍术(一钱五分) 陈皮(一钱) 厚朴(一钱) 炒金银花(一钱五分) 山楂肉(二钱) 炙甘草(四分)
服用两剂病愈。
【案例七】李姓患者,四十四岁。痢下五色,腹痛重坠,排便次数无度,进食极少,已历时五十天,以上各症,也算严重,而脉象更见弦大,非痢疾所宜。幸而神气未惫,当属阳症,用逐热导邪升举之法。若得效验,可商讨维持。
黄连(七分) 条黄芩(一钱五分) 白芍(一钱五分) 山楂肉(二钱) 厚朴(一钱) 木香(四分) 柴胡(三分) 升麻(三分) 炙甘草(四分)
服用三剂后,痢疾仍不减,腹痛和后重已无,脉弦稍缓,舌苔干黄微渴。因而想到前投黄芩、黄连逐热,反见黄苔,五十天久痢,阴血大亏,竟改用加味四物汤。
生地炭(四钱) 当归身炭(一钱五分) 麦冬(二钱) 山药(二钱) 金银花(一钱五分) 莲子肉(二钱) 蛀枣(两枚,因病立方者详,执方治病者殃)
服用三剂后,痢疾减少大半,谷物食物顿增,如此重症,得如此速效,相信用药有缘。现在只需扶持脾胃,不治而可愈矣。异功散加熟地、当归、白芍、山药、山楂肉、砂仁壳,不到十剂而痊愈。
【案例八】周老妇人,六十六岁。红痢三个月不愈,宜逐邪兼顾本原。
谷芽 山楂肉 砂仁壳 陈皮 黄芩 炒白芍 炒当归身 炒冬术 金银花 莲子肉 炒山药 炙甘草
服用四剂痢止。苦于久痢而用涩药,如乌梅、石榴皮、诃子、罂粟壳之类,并非不取效。无奈痢疾的产生,由脾胃气滞,暑热内攻,初起必用寒凉清火邪,辛温开滞气,消导如山楂、枳实、神曲,重则大黄,尤为要药。推究其故归于清邪逐秽,使肠胃通利,积滞何由而生。前案年高痢久,日夜数十回,逐邪须兼顾本,自然有效。若用涩药涩住,往往延为休息痢,或腹胀脚肿,诸患蜂起。病家不知,医者亦不经意,究竟是谁之过呢?
[Case 1] Patient Xu, aged 58. The body is feverish, passing red dysentery (dysentery with blood), for a full month without hunger and unable to take food. The pulse carries a slight wiry quality. This syndrome belongs to difficult-to-treat conditions, yet fortunately the Shen Qi (Spiritual Energy) has not been lost. Tentatively administer a formula to observe changes.
Coptidis Rhizoma (Chuanlian, 8 fen, clears summer-heat toxicity); Nelumbinis Semen (Lianrou, 3 qian, removes heart, tonifies spleen with astringency); Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao, 1.5 qian, clears blood); Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Jupi, 8 fen, promotes qi movement); Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Noupu, 6 fen, stir-fried, disperses stagnation); Crataegi Fructus (Zharou, 2 qian, eliminates accumulation); Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (Yinhua, 1.5 qian, resolves toxicity and stops dysentery); Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 3 fen, harmonizes middle jiao); Brassicae Pekinensis Caulis (Caihuatou, 5 pieces, this ingredient obtains the harmonious qi of spring, is warm and ascending. It generates all things, used to raise spleen and stomach qi).
After two doses, fever subsides and appetite returns; dysentery reduces by half and turns white. The brilliance of this case lies in the patient not taking medicine lightly, having never taken any prior prescriptions, thus the efficacy of this formula is particularly rapid. The path to recovery has been cleared, and cure can be expected.
Subsequent prescription:
Nelumbinis Semen (3 qian); Dolichoris Semen (Biandou, 3 qian); Poria (Fuling, 2 qian); Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Baizhu, 1 qian, stir-fried); Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao, 1.5 qian, stir-fried); Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (Yinhua, 1.5 qian); Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Jupi, 1 qian); Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Noupu, 6 fen).
Cured after administration.
[Case 2] Ms. Cai, aged 59. Bloody dysentery for two months, medical treatment ineffective. Recently, even porridge and drinks cannot be taken. Chest tightness, dry retching, unceasing abdominal pain, tenesmus (liji houzhong), defecating sixty to seventy times day and night. Physical form and spirit are exhausted; pulse is fine, rapid, and deep. The severe condition of Jin Kou Li (Dysentery with inability to eat) is evident. Fortunately, the pulse is not wiry and forceful. Although dangerous, it is due to heat toxin accumulating in the intestines and stomach, not comparable to true earth failure. Exerting human effort, reversal can be hoped for.
Coptidis Rhizoma (Chuanlian, 1 qian); Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin, 1.5 qian); Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao, 1.5 qian. These three ingredients, Mr. Lizai considered as main drugs for treating heat dysentery); Crataegi Fructus (Shanzha, 3 qian); Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Noupu, 1 qian); Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Jupi, 1 qian); Aucklandiae Radix (Muxiang, ground and mixed in small amount); Lablab Flower (Biandouhua, 20 flowers).
After two doses, dry retching stops, dysentery turns white, but abdominal pain remains, and frequency does not significantly decrease. Anal prolapse. The previous formula only cleared heat and regulated qi, reducing dysentery by not a bit.
Recalling that the current weather is contracting and肃 (solemn/clear), when expelling filth and turning over, could there not be an external contraction? Lung and Large Intestine are exterior-interior partners. Now, the qi of zang-fu organs is depressed and cannot extend. Treating disease must seek the root.
Perillae Folium (Suye, 1 qian); Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 1 qian); Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma, 7 fen); Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Jupi, 1.5 qian); Crataegi Fructus (Zharou, 2 qian); Sophorae Flavescentis Radix (Kushen, 1.5 qian); Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao, 1.5 qian); Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao, 4 fen); Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Noupu, 6 fen); Coccum (Zhuzao, 2 pieces, good for treating autumn dysentery); Zingiberis Recens Pericarpium (Jiangpi, 4 fen, acrid-cool, moves to the exterior).
One dose reduces pain and dysentery by half; two doses make the illness disappear. Diet gradually increases; chest and diaphragm are not very comfortable, due to Liver Wood moving. Moreover, at age sixty (Jia Zhou), newly recovered from major illness, how can the Middle Jiao suddenly become strong? Slowly regulate to restore balance.
Codonopsis Radix (Dangshen); Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao); Ophiopogonis Tuber (Maidong, stir-fried with rice); Stir-fried Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (Chaoyinhua); Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Guishen, stir-fried black); Uncaria Ramulus cum Uncis (Gouteng); Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Jupi); Moutan Cortex (Danpi); Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao).
Another prescription: Wuwei Yigong San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Astragalus modified), plus Dang Gui, Bai Shao, Shu Di Huang, Sha Ren, Mai Dong. Cured after more than ten doses.
[Case 3] Patient Xu, aged 47. Bloody dysentery for half a year, recently added aversion to wind, night sweats with fever. This indicates Yin division injury, combined with external contraction.
Rehmanniae Radix Preparata (Shengditann, 4 qian); Angelicae Sinensis Radix Preparata (Guishenn, 1.5 qian); Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao, 1.5 qian); Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Noupu, 8 fen); Crataegi Fructus (Zharou, 1.5 qian); Atractylodis Rhizoma (Maozhu, 1 qian); Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Guangpi, 1 qian); Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 1 qian); Perillae Folium (Suye, 1 qian).
[Case 4] Patient Wu, aged 50. Dysentery with red and white discharge, anus sinking, pulse is soggy and soft. This belongs to damp-heat. Use Dong Yuan's lifting method.
Puerariae Lobatae Radix (Gegen, 1 qian); Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma, 6 fen); Stir-fried Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Jiaozhu, 1.5 qian); Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Noupu, 1 qian); Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin, 1.5 qian); Charred Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (Yinhuatan, 1.5 qian); Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Jupi, 1 qian); Hordeum Vulgare Fructus Germinatum (Guya, 1.5 qian); Crataegi Fructus (Zharou, 3 qian); Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 4 fen); Lablab Flower (Biandouhua, 15 flowers).
Cured after three doses.
[Case 5] Patient Bai, aged 37. Initial onset of red dysentery, thick and greasy, difficult to pass, abdominal pain with diarrhea, body feverish and aversed to cold, pulse fine. This is heat郁 (depressed) in zang-fu, cold binding the muscle surface. Treatment should attend to both.
Perillae Folium (Suye, 1 qian); Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 1 qian); Puerariae Lobatae Radix (Gegen, 1 qian); Coptidis Rhizoma (Chuanlian, 6 fen); Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin, 1.5 qian); Crataegi Fructus (Zharou, 3 qian); Arecae Semen (Binglang, 1 qian); Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Noupu, 1 qian); Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie, 1 qian); Lablab Flower (Biandouhua, 20 flowers).
Two doses reduce dysentery by 70%, body fever and abdominal pain completely removed. Only slight urinary涩 (difficulty/dribbling), slight evening fever, indicating Yin division injury.
Talcum (Huashi); Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao); Sophorae Flavescentis Radix (Kushen); Moutan Cortex (Danpi); Crataegi Fructus (Zharou); Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Noupu); Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie); Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Gancao).
[Case 6] Patient Wu, aged 51. Chilly cough, intermittent bloody dysentery, no desire to eat. Internal pathogens not exhausted, external invaders arrive again. Must definitely attend to both interior and exterior.
Perillae Folium (Suye, 1 qian); Saposhnikoviae Radix (Fangfeng, 1 qian); Armeniacae Semen Amarum (Xingren, 2 qian); Raw Atractylodis Rhizoma (Shengmaozhu, 1.5 qian); Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Jupi, 1 qian); Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Noupu, 1 qian); Stir-fried Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (Chaoyinhua, 1.5 qian); Crataegi Fructus (Zharou, 2 qian); Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 4 fen).
Illness resolved after two doses.
[Case 7] Patient Li, aged 44. Dysentery with five colors, abdominal pain with heavy bearing-down sensation, unlimited frequency, minimal food intake, lasting fifty days. The aforementioned symptoms are also serious, and the pulse is wiry and large, which is not suitable for dysentery. Fortunately, Shen Qi is not exhausted, belonging to Yang syndrome. Use methods to purge heat, guide out pathogens, and lift. If effective, maintenance can be discussed.
Coptidis Rhizoma (Chuanlian, 7 fen); Scutellariae Radix (Tiaohuangqin, 1.5 qian); Paeoniae Radix Alba (Baishao, 1.5 qian); Crataegi Fructus (Zharou, 2 qian); Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Noupu, 1 qian); Aucklandiae Radix (Muxiang, 4 fen); Bupleuri Radix (Chaihu, 3 fen); Cimicifugae Rhizoma (Shengma, 3 fen); Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao, 4 fen).
Three doses, dysentery still not reduced, but abdominal pain and tenesmus are gone. Pulse wiry slightly relaxed, tongue coating dry yellow, slight thirst. Thinking that previously using Huang Qin and Chuan Lian to purge heat resulted in yellow coating. Fifty days of chronic dysentery, Yin blood greatly deficient. Suddenly use Jiawei Siwu Tang (Modified Four Substances Decoction).
Charred Rehmanniae Radix (Shengditann, 4 qian); Charred Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Guishenn, 1.5 qian); Ophiopogonis Tuber (Maidong, 2 qian); Dioscoreae Rhizoma (Shanyao, 2 qian); Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (Yinhua, 1.5 qian); Nelumbinis Semen (Lianrou, 2 qian); Coccum (Zhuzao, 2 pieces, prescribing according to illness is detailed, sticking to formulas for treating illness is disastrous).
Three doses, dysentery reduces by more than half, grain food suddenly increases. Such severe illness achieving such rapid effect, believing in the affinity of medication. Now only support Spleen and Stomach, can heal without specific treatment. Yigong San (Five-Ingredient Powder with Astragalus) plus Shu Di Huang, Dang Gui, Bai Shao, Shanyao, Zharou, Sharen Qiao. Cured in less than ten doses.
[Case 8] Elderly Woman Zhou, aged 66. Red dysentery for three months not cured. Should purge pathogens while attending to the root.
Hordeum Vulgare Fructus Germinatum (Guya); Crataegi Fructus (Zharou); Amomi Fructus (Sharenqiao); Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (Jupi); Scutellariae Radix (Huangqin); Stir-fried Paeoniae Radix Alba (Chaobaishao); Stir-fried Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Chaoguishen); Stir-fried Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma (Chaodongzhu); Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (Yinhua); Nelumbinis Semen (Lianrou); Stir-fried Dioscoreae Rhizoma (Chaoshanyao); Honey-fried Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma (Zhigancao).
Four doses, dysentery stops. It is bitter that for long-term dysentery, astringent medicines like Wumei (Mume Fructus), Shiliutupi (Punicae Granati Pericarpium), Hezi (Chebulae Fructus), Ying Susuo Qiao (Papaveris Pericarpium) are used. They do achieve effects. However, the origin of dysentery lies in Spleen and Stomach Qi stagnation, with summer-heat attacking internally. In the beginning, cold and cool herbs must be used to clear fire pathogens, acrid-warm herbs to open stagnant Qi. Digestive aids like Shanzha, Zhishi, Shenqu are essential; heavily, Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) is especially important. Tracing the cause to clearing pathogens and eliminating filth, making intestines and stomach smooth, how can accumulation arise? Previous case: elderly, long-term dysentery, dozens of times day and night. Purging pathogens must attend to the root, naturally effective. If astringent medicines stop it, it often prolongs into Xiu Xi Li (Intermittent Dysentery), or abdominal distension and leg edema, various ailments arise. Patients do not know, doctors also do not pay attention. Whose fault is it ultimately?