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Didang Wan
傷寒論丸劑
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Source
傷寒論
Original text
In cold damage with fever, if there is hardness and fullness in the lower abdomen, and difficult urination, but now urination is instead free, this indicates the presence of blood; it should be purged. Other medicines should not be used; Di Dang Wan is suitable. (Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage))
Composition
Shui Zhi 20 pieces, roasted; Meng Chong 20 pieces, roasted, wings and legs removed; Tao Ren 25 pieces, skin and tip removed; Da Huang 3 liang.
Preparation
The above four ingredients, pound and divide into four pills. Use one sheng of water, boil one pill, take seven ge and drink it. After a full day, blood should be passed down; if it is not passed, take again.
Form
丸劑
Function
Purge blood stasis. Attack and expel accumulated blood.
Traditional indications
Manic behavior or mania-like behavior caused by accumulated blood in the lower jiao, lower abdominal hardness and fullness, free urination, forgetfulness, black stool that is easily passed, deep and bound pulse, and in women, amenorrhea with lower abdominal hardness and fullness that is tender to pressure.