Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang  调胃承气汤
Regulate Stomach and Order the Qi Decoction

Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Da Huang (Rhubarb root)

Rheum palmatum

6–12 grams

Mang Xiao (Mirabilite)

Mirabilitum

9–12 grams

Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Glycyrrhiza uralensis honey-fried

6 grams

Preparation:

Decoct Rhubarb and Licorice in 3 cups of water down to 1 cups, then strain and dissolve in the Mirabilitum Mang Xiao.

Function:

Slowly purges Heat accumulation

Use:

A. Yang Ming syndrome with stomach heat and dryness, constipation, thirst, irritability, fever
B. Heat in the Stomach and Intestines with
1. Constipation
2. Intestinal obstruction
3. Acute Gastroenteritis
4. Acute Appendicitis
5. Acute cholecystitis
6. Food Poisoning

Dose:

Take the above as a dose while warm

Cautions:

1. Not used during pregnancy
2. Not used in cold and weak patients
3. Not used for mild or occasional Constipation.
4. Not used for more than a few days without a break in treatment.

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