Da Huang Mu Dan Tang (Rhubarb and Moutan Decoction)

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Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation

Pattern:

• Blood and Heat, Stagnating and Clumping in the Intestines

Actions:

• Drains heat through the bowels, breaks up blood stagnation, disperses clumping, lumps, and reduces swellings.

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Thin, yellow, greasy tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Rapid slippery pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not use this formula in cases with necrotic appendicitis, appendicitis in infants, appendicitis during pregnancy, appendicitis with peritonitis, or appendicitis with parasites.
• Use strict caution with elderly or weak patients.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Stomach, Heart, Liver, Kidneys, Lungs, Small Intestine

There are 5 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome)
Quantity = 12-18 grams Mang Xiao (Sodium Sulfate, Mirabilite, Glauber's Salt)
Quantity = 9-12 grams Mu Dan Pi (Cortex of the Peony Tree Root)
Quantity = 9 grams Tao Ren (Peach Kernel)
Quantity = 9-15 grams Dong Gua Zi (Winter Melon, Wax Gourd Seed, Benincasa)
Quantity = 15-30 grams

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