Bai+Tou+Weng+Tang+(Pulsatilla+Decoction)

Bai Tou Weng Tang (Pulsatilla Decoction)
T: red tongue, yellow (possibly dry) coat P: wiry, rapid
 * Category:** Clears Heat & Cool Blood [heat toxin in Stomach & intestines]
 * Preparation:** Decoct with water.
 * Function:** Clears heat, resolves toxicity, cools the blood, and alleviates dysenteric disorders
 * Indications:** Abdominal pain, tenesmus, burning sensation around the anus, diarrhea containing more blood than pus, thirst.
 * Clinical Applications:** Acute bacillary dysentery, amebic dysentery, acute enteritis, ulcerative colitis, leukorrhea, urinary tract infection, acute conjunctivitis.
 * Contraindications:** Spleen Yang def.

**Ingredients:**
Bai Tou Weng (6g.) Huang Lian (9-12g.) Huang Bai (9-12g.) Qin Pi (9-12g.)

**Analysis:**
//Chief://
 * Bai Tou Weng:** clears damp-heat, relieves fire toxin

//Deputy://
 * Huang Lian, Huang Bai:** clear damp-heat

//Assistant://
 * Qin Pi:** stops diarrhea, helps other herbs

**Modifications:**
Concurrent signs of an exterior condition: +Ge Gen, Huang Qin, Jin Yin Hua, Lian Qiao Severe Tenesmus: + Mu Xiang, Bai Shao, Bing Lang Urinary frequency, urgency, and pain: +Mu Tong, Bai Mao Gen, Jin Qian Cao Hot, swollen and painful eyes: + Ju Hua, Mu Dan Pi, Hong Hua Amebic dysentery: + Shi Chang Pu Bacillary dysentery: + Di Yu, Xian He Cao, Mu Xiang