Intestinal Obstruction Wine
Wheat Bran, Soapnut, Green Onion, Ginger Wine
[Composition] Wheat bran 500g, Soapnut 250g, 10–15 green onions, fresh ginger
[Function & Indications] Pungent, warming, promoting intestinal motility, relieving intestinal obstruction.
[Dosage & Administration] Pour the decoction onto wheat bran, place in cloth bag, heat and apply to abdomen. Replace with another warm bag when cooled, continue alternating until anal gas release and abdominal distension disappear.
[Preparation Method] Add the three herbs to wheat bran, stir-fry in a hot pan for about 10 minutes. Gradually add white wine while stirring until bran is moistened, then pack into cloth bags.
[Source] Sichuan Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1998, (3): 32
Note: A hospital treated 50 cases of intestinal obstruction using this method, achieving complete recovery in 43 cases and improvement in 5 cases.