Houpo Sanwu Decoction

Houpo Sanwu Decoction,Abdominal distension and pain, constipation. Abdominal distension and fever lasting over 10 days. Heat in the abdomen, difficult bowel movements. Abdominal pain due to summer-dampness, hard stools. Pain from food stagnation; sudden abdominal pain caused by excessive consumption of cold foods; pain resembling a piercing sensation; or constipation with confusion and distress due to undigested damp-heat foods.

Formulas Name : Houpo Sanwu Decoction

Chinese Name : 厚朴三物汤

Drug Formulation

Magnolia Bark 8 liang, Rhubarb 4 liang, Bitter Orange 5 pieces.

Source

*Jin Gui* (The Golden Chamber), Volume 1.

Benefits

Abdominal distension and pain, constipation. Abdominal distension and fever lasting over 10 days. Heat in the abdomen, difficult bowel movements. Abdominal pain due to summer-dampness, hard stools. Pain from food stagnation; sudden abdominal pain caused by excessive consumption of cold foods; pain resembling a piercing sensation; or constipation with confusion and distress due to undigested damp-heat foods.

Instructions for Use

Boil the first two ingredients in 1 dou 2 sheng of water until reduced to 5 sheng; add rhubarb and boil until reduced to 3 sheng. Take 1 sheng while warm. Continue until bowel movements are restored.

Houpo Sanwu Decoction,*Jin Gui* (The Golden Chamber), Volume 1.,Abdominal distension and pain, constipation. Abdominal distension and fever lasting over 10 days. Heat in the abdomen, difficult bowel movements. Abdominal pain due to summer-dampness, hard stools. Pain from food stagnation; sudden abdominal pain caused by excessive consumption of cold foods; pain resembling a piercing sensation; or constipation with confusion and distress due to undigested damp-heat foods.

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