Modified Da Chengqi Decoction

Modified Da Chengqi Decoction,Manic episodes result from excessive consumption of strong alcohol and rich foods, leading to accumulated heat that generates phlegm; or from extreme heat in the weather combined with unresolved intense anger, manifesting as delirium, ranting, cursing, singing, and laughing—in severe cases, even climbing over walls or onto rooftops—accompanied by a dull, congested complexion and difficulty with urination and defecation.

Formulas Name : Modified Da Chengqi Decoction

Chinese Name : 加减大承气汤

Drug Formulation

Raw Chuanxiong 5 qian, Fenghua Xiao 5 qian, Zhi Shi 5 qian, Calcined Longshi 2 qian, Zao Jia 2 qian.

Source

From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

Manic episodes result from excessive consumption of strong alcohol and rich foods, leading to accumulated heat that generates phlegm; or from extreme heat in the weather combined with unresolved intense anger, manifesting as delirium, ranting, cursing, singing, and laughing—in severe cases, even climbing over walls or onto rooftops—accompanied by a dull, congested complexion and difficulty with urination and defecation.

Instructions for Use

Decoct the above herbs, then pour in pig bile juice. Add two teaspoons each of rice vinegar and other ingredients, and mix in 2 fen of Western cow bezoar.

Modified Da Chengqi Decoction,From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.,Manic episodes result from excessive consumption of strong alcohol and rich foods, leading to accumulated heat that generates phlegm; or from extreme heat in the weather combined with unresolved intense anger, manifesting as delirium, ranting, cursing, singing, and laughing—in severe cases, even climbing over walls or onto rooftops—accompanied by a dull, congested complexion and difficulty with urination and defecation.

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