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Da Huang Xiao Shi Tang大簧芒硝湯

Rhubarb and Saltpeter Decoction

Also known asRhubarb and Niter Decoction

Medicinals
4

Composition

  • Da HuangRx. et Rz. Rhei10 g

    Clears Heat, transforms Dampness, promotes urination, invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.

  • Xiao ShiNiter10 g

    Promotes diuresis, softens hardness, eliminates accumulations and dissolves abscesses.

  • Huang BaiCx. Phellodendri10 g

    Drains Damp-Heat especially from the Lower *Jiao*.

    • Zhi Zi
    for Lower Jiao Damp-Heat leading to hot, painful urinary dysfunction.
  • Zhi ZiFr. Gardeniae10 g

    Clears Heat, resolves Dampness, reduces swelling and activates the Blood.

    for constipation.

Actions

  • Expels Dampness from the body
  • Purges and converts Damp-Heat

Patterns treated

Blood Stagnation occurring alongside Damp-Heat

Manifestations

  • Masses that are firm and enlarged
  • Pain confined to one location
  • A grayish, dark facial complexion
  • Marked wasting of the body
  • Pronounced fatigue
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fever, or a subjective sensation of feverishness
  • A dislike of cold and chilliness
  • Absence of menstrual periods
Tongue body
The tongue is purple in color
Pulse
Choppy, or Taut combined with smooth

Indications

  • Fibroid tumors of the uterus
  • Cessation of the menstrual cycle