Purgative Prescriptions Composed of Drugs Cold in Nature
Da Xian Xiong Wan (大陷胸丸): Classic TCM Formula
Name
The Prescription of 大陷胸丸
Source
The book Shang Han Lun
Ingredients
Da Huang 25 g,Ting Li Zi 17 g,Mang Xiao 17 g,Xing Ren 17 g.Explanation
Da Huang: The principal drug, being good at sweeping out pathogenic heat by relaxing the bowels.
Mang Xiao: Dispelling heat, softening masses, aiding Da Huang in removing accumulations.
Ting Li Zi: Purging lung heat and induce diuresis to alleviate edema.
Xing Ren: Moistening intestines for relaxing bowels.
The Effect of 大陷胸丸
Effect
Purge heat and resolving mass, eliminate retained fluid and relax the bowels.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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