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Minor Chengqi Decoction with Added Raw Rehmannia and Cistanche

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Minor Chengqi Decoction with Added Raw Rehmannia and Cistanche,For smallpox in children, Yangming fu syndrome, and dry stomach with constipation.

Formulas Name : Minor Chengqi Decoction with Added Raw Rehmannia and Cistanche

Chinese Name : 小承气加生地苁蓉汤

Drug Formulation

3 qian of rhubarb, 2 qian of magnolia bark (roasted), 2 qian of trichosanthes fruit (roasted), 3 qian of Cistanche, 3 qian of raw rehmannia, and half a cup of white honey.

Source

From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For smallpox in children, Yangming fu syndrome, and dry stomach with constipation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water until reduced to half a cup; administer in divided doses while still hot.

Minor Chengqi Decoction with Added Raw Rehmannia and Cistanche,From *Si Sheng Xuan Shu*, Volume 3.,For smallpox in children, Yangming fu syndrome, and dry stomach with constipation.

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