Houpo Dahuang Tang

Name

1. 厚朴大黄汤
2. 厚樸大黃湯

The Prescription of Houpo Dahuang Tang

Source

The book Jin Kui Yao Lue

Ingredients

• Hou Po 15 g,
• Da Huang 18 g,
• Zhi Shi 9 g.

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 Houpo Dahuang Tang

Effect

Eliminate retained water and promote the flow of qi, purge heat.

Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.