Ingredients

3 substances in Shi Zao Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.

Gan SuiEqual quantity each herbHarsh Expellants

Jing Da JiEqual quantity each herbJing Da JiHarsh Expellants

Yuan HuaEqual quantity each herbHarsh Expellants

Preparation & dosage

Powder or pills. Grind Gan Sui, Jing Da Ji, and Yuan Hua into an even powder. Take in 0.5-1 Gram doses in the morning on an empty stomach with a warm decoction made from Da Zao.

This formula should cause 5-6 bowel movements a day, if fewer than 1-2 bowel movements a day, another dose can be administered one to two days later.

Originally Appeared In:

On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

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