Daxianxiong Wan

The Prescription of Daxianxiong Wan

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 Daxianxiong Wan

Effect

Purge heat and resolving mass, eliminate retained fluid and relax the bowels.