Classical Formula Glossary
Xiao Cheng Qi Tang (Minor Order the Qi Decoction) 小承氣湯 (小承气汤)
| Formula Type | Formulas that Drain Downward |
| Diagnosis | Mild Yang Ming disorders |
| Action | Moderately purges clumped heat |
| Indication | Tidal fever, constipation, focal distention and abdominal fullness, abdominal pain that does not increase upon pressure and ?old-looking? yellow tongue coatingP: slippery, rapid |
| Remarks | Also for early stage dysenteric disorders |
| Ingredients |
Da Huang (Jiu Zhi) (12 g) Zhi Shi (Chao) (tested) (9 g) Hou Po (Chao) (6 g) |
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