Xiao Cheng Qi Tang小承气汤
Minor Order the Qi Decoction
Autres nomsMinor Rhubarb Combination · Less Drastic Purgative Decoction · Minor Purgative Decoction
- Substances
- 3
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Composition
Drains Heat, purges accumulations, drains Fire transforms Dampness, promotes urination, drains Heat from the Blood, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, reduces Fire toxicity and eliminates Phlegm.
Actions
- Drains built-up Heat through a mild purgative action
- Provides a purging effect on the Gallbladder
- Regulates Qi movement in the middle
- Clears out Dampness
Syndromes traités
- A milder degree of Excess Heat lodged in the Colon
- A milder presentation of Yang Ming Fu
- A milder form of Intestinal Dry Heat at the Wen Bing Qi Stage
- Dysentery in its initial phase
Manifestations
- Difficulty passing stool
- Excessive intestinal gas
- Abdominal pain that does not intensify under pressure
- Hemorrhoidal swelling
- Fever presenting in a tidal pattern
- Talking in a delirious manner
- Heavy sweating confined to the palms and soles
- Dislike of Heat
- Manic behavior
- Masses in the abdomen
- A parched sensation in the mouth
- A sensation of urgent, incomplete bowel evacuation
- Pain and distention across the epigastrium and abdomen
- A short, easily irritated temper
- A sensation of bodily heaviness
- Running a fever
- Painful or difficult urination
- Loose, watery bowel movements
- Distention felt in the abdomen and chest
- A sense of fullness in the abdomen
- Corps de la langue
- Parched and dotted with prickles
- Enduit
- Dark yellow and parched, or black and parched
- Pouls
- A pulse that is Deep, Shi and rapid, or else Tenesmus Slippery and rapid
Indications
- Uncomplicated cases of acute appendicitis
- Acute inflammation of the gallbladder
- Acute inflammation of the pancreas
- Intestinal obstruction without complications
- Constipation and distention following surgery
- Roundworm infestation of the bile duct
- Dysentery presenting in its initial stage
- Pneumonia, particularly among children
- Elevated blood pressure
- Beriberi, a thiamine-deficiency condition
- Seizure disorder
- Poisoning caused by contaminated food
- Excessive sweating (ephidrosis)
- Dysenteric illness
- Paralysis of intestinal movement
- Long-standing inflammation of the stomach lining
- Hepatitis caused by viral infection
- Fluid accumulation in the chest cavity (hydrothorax)
- Pain located in the abdomen
- Hiccupping
- Inflammation of the colon
- Colitis involving ulceration
- Distention and a bloated sensation in the abdomen
- Inflammation of intestinal diverticula
- Inflammation of the mesenteric lymph nodes
- Trichomonas infection
- Heavy, excessive sweating
- Fever with a damp quality
- Fever due to typhoid infection
- Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
- Measles infection
- Inflammation of the meninges
- Tetanus infection
- Neurotic disorder
- Excess body weight
- Hemorrhoidal disease
- Manic episodes
- Sluggish, infrequent bowel movements
- Disorders of emotional regulation
- Retained, undigested food
- Simple, acute obstruction of the intestines
- Loss of intestinal peristaltic movement
- Acute inflammation of the stomach and intestines
- Toxicity from spoiled or contaminated food
- Fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity (ascites)
- Irritable colon syndrome
- Crohn's-related intestinal inflammation
- Feelings of nausea with episodes of vomiting
- Palpable masses in the abdomen
- Inflammatory disease affecting the pelvis
- Inflammation of the fallopian tubes (salpingitis)
- Herniation of tissue
- Tooth pain
Modifications
For overall weakness accompanied by Qi Deficiency
- +Huang Qi
- +Ren Shen
For restlessness and irritability arising from Lung Deficiency
- +Mai Men Dong
- +Wu Wei Zi
For constipation that is more pronounced
For bloating that is more pronounced
For tension held in the Liver
For cases involving peritonitis
For pelvic inflammatory disease together with uterine carcinoma
For cases of acute gastroenteritis
For acute gastroenteritis accompanied by fever
For cases of viral hepatitis
For viral hepatitis complicated by Dampness
For viral hepatitis accompanied by indigestion
For overall weakness together with Blood Deficiency
For cases of tonsillitis
For general weakness together with Intestinal Dryness
For cases involving delirium
For cases of dysentery
For acute febrile illness accompanied by constipation and bloating
For obesity arising from Spleen Qi Deficiency, Stomach Heat and Food Stagnation
For acute gastroenteritis accompanied by abdominal pain
For acute gastroenteritis marked by recurring nausea and vomiting
For hiccups accompanied by constipation
Précautions
- Not to be used during pregnancy.
- For weak patients, use only when needed and combine with tonic herbs.
Interactions
Research indicates this formula effectively relieves constipation and nausea resulting from overuse of opioid pain medications.