Chengqi Decoction

Chengqi Decoction,For acute spasm and constipation lasting 10 or more days.

Formulas Name : Chengqi Decoction

Chinese Name : 承气汤

Drug Formulation

Magnolia Bark 4 liang (peeled), Ginger 2 liang (pounded together and dried in an oven), Rhubarb 2 liang, Bitter Orange Fruit 0.5 liang (fried with wheat bran and pitted), Sodium Silicate 1.5 liang.

Source

*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 96.

Processing

Grind all ingredients except sodium silicate into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For acute spasm and constipation lasting 10 or more days.

Instructions for Use

Take 10 qian per dose; add 2 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 1.5 zhan, strain out the residue, add half a qian bi of sodium silicate, stir well, and decoct for another 2–3 boils; take while slightly warm.

Chengqi Decoction,*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 96.,For acute spasm and constipation lasting 10 or more days.

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