Jijiao Lihuang Pills

originate from the

Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber

. Ancient and modern medical experts have discussed this formula relatively little， with controversies particularly regarding disease location， syndrome differentiation， and modifications. The formula's disease location is in the intestinal wall， and its syndrome is characterized by water retention accompanied by

qi

stagnation， blood stasis， and depressed heat. The addition of

Natrii Sulfas

emphasizes water elimination.

Jijiao Lihuang Pills

can be used to treat heart failure， liver cirrhosis with ascites， tuberculosis， or cancer-related multiple serosal effusions， as well as bowel sound disorders. Its indications include digestive tract diseases mainly characterized by abdominal distension， abnormal bowel sounds， and changes in stool characteristics； ascites primarily associated with systemic blood stasis； and various diseases in which water retention occurs alongside

qi

stagnation， blood stasis， and depressed heat.