Rhubarb and Moutan Decoction

Source of DA HUANG MU DAN TANG

First published in  Essentials From the Golden Cabinet (Han dynasty (206 B.C.–220 A.D.)

DA HUANG MU DAN TANG Uses and Indications

This is the historic formula for appendicitis.

• Constipation
• Distension of the right lower abdomen
• Pain of the right lower abdomen
• Abdominal pain which Is worse upon pressure, or while extending the right leg 

DA HUANG MU DAN TANG Safety and Side Effects

• Do not use during pregnancy.
• Do not use on weak and elderly patients.
• Contraindicated for those with necrotic appendicitis.
• Contraindicated for those with appendicitis with peritonitis.
• Contraindicated for infants with appendicitis.
• Contraindicated for those with appendicitis due to parasites.

DA HUANG MU DAN TANG is intended for health care professionals or for those knowledgeable of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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DA HUANG MU DAN SAN Granule Dosage

Powdered extract: dissolve 2-4 grams in water, drink two to three times a day

DA HUANG MU DAN TANG Boiling instructions

Whole herbs: boil 30-50 grams in 4 cups of water. Reduce to 2 cups,  Drink 1/2 cup in am and 1/2 cup in PM.

DA HUANG should be added at the end of the boiling and boiled for no more than 5 minutes, and the MANG XIAO is not cooked at all.  It is stirred into the heated strained decoction.

DA HUANG MU DAN TANG Ingredients

* Information is for educational purpose and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your healthcare provider. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.