Classical Formula Glossary
Da Huang Mu Dan Tang (Rhubarb and Moutan Decoction) 大黄牡丹湯
| Formula Type | Formulas that Treat Abscesses and Sores |
| Diagnosis | Early-stage intestinal abscess, a condition of excess with interior clumping of heat and blood |
| Action | Drains heatBreak up blood stasisDisperses clumpingReduces swelling |
| Indication | Lower abdominal distention and pain (usually on the right) that increases upon pressure with rebound tenderness, guarding of the abdominal musculatureT: thin, yellow and greasy ctP: Slippery, rapid |
| Remarks | May also be groin pain, or lower right quadrant abdominal masses with regular, intermittent fever flowed by chills and sweating |
| Ingredients |
Da Huang(tested) (18 g) Mu Dan Pi (tested) (9 g) Tao Ren (tested) (15 g) Dong Gua Ren (tested) (30 g) |
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