小承氣湯

The Prescription of 小承氣湯

Source

The book Shang Han Lun

Ingredients

• Da Huang 12 g,
• Hou Po 6 g,
• Zhi Shi 9 g.

Explanation

Da Huang: Purging heat and relaxing the bowels.

Hou Po: Promoting the circulation of qi.

Zhi Shi: Breaking qi and relieving stagnation.

The Effect of 小承氣湯

Effect

Eliminating mass, relieve constipation due to heat-accumulation.

Indications

Constipation, the early stage of dysentery, abdominal distension, smooth and rapid pulse, yellow coating on the tongue, tenesmus, delirium.

Administrations

Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken twice.