Da Cheng Qi Tang
Major Order the Qi Decoction
- Category
- Formulas that Drain Downward
- Subcategory
- Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation
- Ingredients
- 4 herbs
Actions
- Strongly purges accumulation and clears heat from the Stomach and the Intestines
- Activates Qi
Indications
- Severe Constipation and flatulence
- Epigastric and abdominal focal distention and fullness.
- Firm abdomen with pain that is aggravated by pressure.
- Possible tidal fever, Profuse sweating from the hands and the feet, irritability, and delirious speech.
Western Uses:
- Constipation
- Acute (simple) intestinal obstruction
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute appendicitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Roundworm in the bile duct
- Early stage dysentery
- Pneumonia
- Syncope
- Seizures
Ingredients
4 substances in Da Cheng Qi Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.
Da Huang12 gPurgatives
Hou Po24 gAromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
Mang Xiao9-12 gPurgatives
Zhi Shi12-15 gRegulate the QiPreparation & dosage
Decoction. Da Huang is added towards the end of cooking and Mang Xiao is dissolved in the strained decoction.
Safety — read before use
Due to the strong nature of this formula it may cause diarrhea and vomiting
Originally Appeared In:
- On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)
Sources & References
Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus
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