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Minor Chengqi Decoction

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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.

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.

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.

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