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Danggui Chengqi Decoction

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Danggui Chengqi Decoction,Constipation with fullness and pain in the lower abdomen.

Formulas Name : Danggui Chengqi Decoction

Chinese Name : 当归承气汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of Stomach-Regulating Chengqi Decoction, 1.5 qian of Angelica sinensis tips.

Source

From *The Song of Preserving Life: A Summary*, Volume 24.

Benefits

Constipation with fullness and pain in the lower abdomen.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water until it boils twice; add 1 qian of ground peach kernels, decoct again, then mix in 1 qian of ground areca nut and take.

Danggui Chengqi Decoction,From *The Song of Preserving Life: A Summary*, Volume 24.,Constipation with fullness and pain in the lower abdomen.

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