Indications: dysentery of heat type, abdominal pain, tenesmus, burning sensation in the anus, thirst with inclination to drink.

• 本方长于清热燥湿解毒，对湿热下注大肠之痢疾有卓效。但必须注意正气不虚，如果正气已虚，或证属寒湿则不可用。