Fu Fang Da Cheng Qi Tang 複方大承氣湯 - Revised Major Order the Qi Decoction
Compound Formula Major Purgative Decoction
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Fu Fang Da Cheng Qi Tang Ingredients
Da Huang | rhubarb rhizome | % |
Mang Xiao | mirabilite, glauber's salt | |
Hou Po | magnolia bark | |
Lai Fu Zi | radish seed, raphanus | |
Zhi Shi | unripe bitter orange, chih-shih | |
Chi Shao | red peony root | |
Tao Ren | peach kernel |
Fu Fang Da Cheng Qi Tang Safety
Do not use during pregnancy
- Contraindicated when a pathogen remains at the protective (Wei) stage or in the Tai Yang level.
- Contraindicated when there is hardness in the epigastric area indicating that the pathogen is still above the diaphragm.
- Contraindicated when there is a flushed face due to Heat Floating in the Exterior.
- Contraindicated for those with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency who eat only small amounts.
- Contraindicated for those who stop eating.
- Contraindicated for those who vomit frequently due to the pathogen remaining in the Shao Yang.
- Contraindicated for those who have Interior Cold with a slow pulse.
- Contraindicated for those with spontaneous sweating and normal urination.
- Use extreme caution with weak patients, add tonics.
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How to Dose and Prepare FU FANG QING DAI WAN
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 1-2-quarts (or liters) of water until 2 cups of medicine remain. Adjust lid and heat to control evaporation. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate the dregs for a second boiling (if desired).
Note that some minerals and shells are pre boiled, some flowers are added during the last 5 minutes of boiling, and some prepared powders are not cooked, but are added to the strained decoction.
Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Pills: Not available at this time.
* 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.