Da Cheng Qi Tang, Major Purgative Decoction
Da Cheng Qi Tang, Major Purgative Decoction
NPN 80092594
【Combination】
Rhei Radix et Rhizoma (Da Huang) 4 liang (12g) | Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex (Hou Po) 0.5 jin (24g) |
Aurantii Fructus Immaturus (Zhi Shi) 5 pieces (12g) | Natrii Sulfas (Mang Xiao) 3 he (9g) |
【Method】
Da Cheng Qi Tang is prepared as a decoction. Hou po and zhi shi should be decocted first, then da huang added later while it is cooking, and finally dissolve the mang xiao into the strained decoction. The decoction should be taken warm in two divided doses for oral administration. Once loose stool appears, the decoction should be discontinued.
【Action】
Drastically purges heat accumulation.
【Indication】
1. Excess heat in the yangming fu-organs. The symptoms are constipation with frequent flatulence, gastric stuffiness and abdominal fullness, abdominal pain that feels worse with pressure, and the abdomen is tense and firm when pressed. In severe cases, there may be tidal fever, delirious speech, and profuse sweating from the palms and soles. The tongue coating is dry and yellow with prickles, or dry and parched black with cracks. The pulse is deep and excessive.
2. Heat retention with watery discharge. The symptoms are watery green, foul-smelling diarrhea, umbilical and abdominal pain, hardness with clumps felt when pressing the abdomen, and a dry mouth and tongue. The pulse is slippery and excessive.
3. Internal excess heat. The symptoms are heat inversion (heat syncope), convulsive disease, and mania.