Da Huang Mu Dan Tang
Rhubarb and Moutan Decoction
- Category
- Formulas that Drain Downward
- Subcategory
- Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation
- Ingredients
- 5 herbs
Actions
- Drains heat through the bowels
- Breaks up blood stagnation
- Disperses clumping
- Lumps
- Reduces swellings
Ingredients
5 substances in Da Huang Mu Dan Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.
Da Huang12-18 gPurgatives
Dong Gua Zi15-30 gRegulate Water and Drain Dampness
Mang Xiao9-12 gPurgatives
Mu Dan Pi9 gCool the Blood
Tao Ren9-15 gInvigorate Blood and Remove StagnationPreparation & dosage
Decoction.
Safety — read before use
Do not use this formula in cases with necrotic appendicitis, appendicitis in infants, appendicitis during pregnancy, appendicitis with peritonitis, or appendicitis with parasites.
Originally Appeared In:
- Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue)
Sources & References
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