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Da Cheng Decoction,For men with severe injuries, stagnant blood that fails to dissipate, abdominal distension, obstruction of urination and defecation, and blood rising to the heart and abdomen, causing agitation and confusion leading to death.

Formulas Name : Da Cheng Decoction

Chinese Name : 大成汤

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb 4 liang, Sichuan芒消 2 liang, licorice 2 liang, tangerine peel 2 liang, safflower 2 liang, angelica root 2 liang, sappan wood 2 liang, akebia stem 2 liang, bitter orange peel 4 liang, magnolia bark a small amount.

Source

From *Formulas for Treating Injuries and Fractures*.

Benefits

For men with severe injuries, stagnant blood that fails to dissipate, abdominal distension, obstruction of urination and defecation, and blood rising to the heart and abdomen, causing agitation and confusion leading to death.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 2 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until it boils once, strain, and drink while warm, regardless of the time of day. Only after the stasis has been expelled may restorative herbs be taken.

Note

Pregnant women and children should not take this formula.

Da Cheng Decoction,From *Formulas for Treating Injuries and Fractures*.,For men with severe injuries, stagnant blood that fails to dissipate, abdominal distension, obstruction of urination and defecation, and blood rising to the heart and abdomen, causing agitation and confusion leading to death.

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