Minor Chengqi Decoction,From *San Yin*, Volume 7.,Severe spasms, chest fullness, locked jaw, inability to lie flat on the bed, stiff and cramped legs, and grinding of the teeth.
Minor Chengqi Decoction
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Formulas Name : Minor Chengqi Decoction
Chinese Name : 小承气汤
Drug Formulation
Rhubarb 4 liang (steamed), Magnolia Bark 8 liang (processed with ginger), Fructus Aurantii 2 liang (fried with wheat bran, pith removed).
Source
From *San Yin*, Volume 7.
Processing
Coarsely grind the ingredients into a powder.
Benefits
Severe spasms, chest fullness, locked jaw, inability to lie flat on the bed, stiff and cramped legs, and grinding of the teeth.
Instructions for Use
Take 4 daqian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain out the residue, add 2 qianbi of sodium carbonate, decoct until dissolved, and take. Once a bowel movement occurs, discontinue further doses.
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Minor Chengqi Decoction,Severe spasms, chest fullness, locked jaw, inability to lie flat on the bed, stiff and cramped legs, and grinding of the teeth.