The Chinese herbal formula for colitis is called moistening agent, and the representative formulas are Ma Zi Ren Pill, Wu Ren Pill, Ji Chuan Decoction and so on. Ma Zi Ren Pill is also called Spleen About Pill, it is composed of Ma Zi Ren, Paeonia lactiflora, Citrus aurantium, rhubarb and almonds, etc. Its function is to moisturize the bowels, drain heat and move qi to pass stools. It treats dry stool, frequent urination, distension and pain in the epigastrium, red tongue with yellow fur, and number of pulses.

The following is the introduction of the five kernel pill, five kernel pill is composed of peach kernel, apricot kernel, pine kernel, cypress kernel, tangerine peel, etc., its function is to moisturize the intestines and laxative, the main treatment for the constipation of jin withered stool, stool dryness, hard and astringent difficult to get out.

There is also Jichuan Decoction, Jichuan Decoction is composed of angelica, hyssop, zedoary, etc. Its function is to warm the kidney and benefit the essence, moistening the bowels and laxative.