厚朴三物汤

The Prescription of 厚朴三物汤

Source

The book Jin Kui Yao Lue

Ingredients

Explanation

Hou Po: The principal drug, promoting the flow of Qi to subdue distention, drying dampness and removing fullness.

Da Huang: Removing accumulated heat from the intestines, clearing away heat and toxic material.

Zhi Zi: Being bitter in flavor and cold in nature, purging pathogenic heat.

The Effect of 厚朴三物汤

Effect

Promote the flow of qi to subdue distension, remove fullness and relax the bowels.

Indications

Qi stagnation, constipation, accumulation of sthenia-heat, abdominal distension.

Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.


厚朴三物汤