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Formula for Resolving Stagnation and Promoting Bowel Movement

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Formula for Resolving Stagnation and Promoting Bowel Movement

Formulas Name : Formula for Resolving Stagnation and Promoting Bowel Movement

Chinese Name : 化积滞通大肠方

Drug Formulation

Yuanhua 1 liang, Qianniu 1 liang, Turtle Carapace (vinegar-roasted) half a liang, Hendu (processed) 1 fen, Duhuo 1 fen, Rhubarb (thinly sliced, boiled in vinegar until dry) 1 fen, Qianghuo 1 fen, Moutan Bark (core removed) 1 fen,Platycodon root 1 fen, Angelica sinensis 1 fen, Achyranthes root 1 fen, Schizonepeta spikelets 1 fen, Forsythia fruit 1 fen, Pinellia tuber 3 qian.

Source

From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 39, citing *Hu Ming*.

Processing

Grind the two ingredients—Yuanhua and Langdu—into a fine powder using a wooden mortar and pestle. Combine the remaining herbs, grind them into a fine powder, and then mix all ingredients together, rolling them to ensure the Yuanhua, Langdu, and other herbal powders are thoroughly blended.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose, decoct in an earthenware vessel, and take with scallion broth; take at any time.

Formula for Resolving Stagnation and Promoting Bowel Movement,From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 39, citing *Hu Ming*.,

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