复方大承气汤

The Prescription of 复方大承气汤

Source

The book Zhong Xi Yi Zhi Liao Ji Fu Zheng

Ingredients

• Hou Po 15~20 g,
• Lai Fu Zi 15~30 g,
• Zhi Qiao 15 g,
• Tao Ren 9 g,
• Chi Shao 15 g,
• Da Huang 9~15 g,
• Mang Xiao 9~15 g.

Explanation

Da Huang: The principal drug, being bitter in flavor and cold in nature, purging heat to relax the bowels, removing stagnancy in the stomach and intestines.

Mang Xiao: Being salty in flavor and cold in nature, purging heat, softening hard masses, moistening dryness.

lai Fu Zi and Zhi Qiao: Promoting the circulation of qi and relieving distension.

Tao Ren and Chi Shao: activating blood and resolving stasis.

Hou Po: Promoting the circulation of Qi to resolve masses, relieving fullness and distention.

The Effect of 复方大承气汤

Effect

Restore normal bowel movement, promote the circulation of qi and activate blood.

Indications

Simple intestinal obstruction.

Administrations

Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken twice.