Dysentery #4

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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Hb. Euphorbiae Humifusae	Di Jin Cao	30g	Activates and cools the Blood, Circulates Qi, Clears Heat, Drains Dampness and stops bleeding, Expels toxins.
Hb. Portulacae	Ma Chi Xian	30g	Clears Damp-Heat, Clears Heat, Cools the Blood and stops bleeding, Resolves Fire toxicity.
Per. Granati	Shi Liu Pi	6g	Astringes the Intestines, stops bleeding and stops diarrhea.

Formula Actions

• Disperses Heat
• Detoxifies
• Cools the Blood
• Stops dysentery

Syndromes

• Toxic Heat

Clinical Manifestations

Sudden onset of frequent, explosive diarrhea with copious fresh red, dark red or purple Blood The Blood may contain mucus and pus There may be diarrhea like bloody water High fever (abrupt onset) Thirst Dryness Dehydration Pounding headache Restlessness Irritability Severe abdominal pain

Tenesmus Red, purple Blood and pus in the stool Malaise Red lips Diarrhea without eating Prefers cold drinks Trismus Nausea Vomiting T: Deep red C: Yellow and dry P: Forceful and rapid (if shock, weakens or disappears) or Slippery and rapid

Treats

Dysentery

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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