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Major Purgative Decoction

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Major Purgative Decoction,For severe constipation.

Formulas Name : Major Purgative Decoction

Chinese Name : 大下汤

Drug Formulation

2 qian of raw Rehmannia root, 1 qian of Angelica sinensis, 8 fen of Coptis, 8 fen of Fructus Aurantii, 3 qian of Rheum, 1 qian of sodium silicate, 1 qian of Sesame seeds, 1 cup of honey (dissolved and mixed).

Source

From *The Authentic Treatise on Pulse and Symptoms*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For severe constipation.

Major Purgative Decoction,From *The Authentic Treatise on Pulse and Symptoms*, Volume 1.,For severe constipation.

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