Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang (Regulate the Stomach and Order the Qi Decoction)

Formulas in this Category Da Cheng Qi Tang Da Huang Mu Dan Tang Liang Ge San Da Xian Xiong Tang Huang Long Tang Xiao Cheng Qi Tang Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang Ma Zi Ren Wan Run Chang Wan Ji Chuan Jian Da Huang Fu Zi Tang San Wu Bei Ji Wan Shi Zao Tang Zhou Che Wan

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Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation

Pattern:

• Mild Yang Ming Organ Heat

Actions:

• Mildly purges formed heat accumulation

Indications:

• Constipation and irritability with no abdominal fullness or focal distention
• Also for epistaxis, swollen or bleeding gums, swollen throat, and petechiae due to Stomach heat.

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red tongue with a yellow tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Slippery and rapid pulse

Western Uses:

• Acute Simple Intestinal Obstruction
• Acute Cholecystitis
• Acute Appendicitis
• Constipation

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not use long term
• Use only in cases where there is constipation
• Do not use in cases where exterior pathogens have not been completely eliminated
• Use cautiously in weak patients.
• Do not use during pregnancy.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Add Mang Xiao to the final strained decoction of Da Huang and Gan Cao

Originally Appeared In:

• On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

Notes:

• While there is no abdominal fullness or focal distention, there may be abdominal pain that is exacerbated with plapation.

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Stomach, Heart, Liver, Lungs, Spleen

There are 3 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome)
Quantity = 12 grams Gan Cao (Licorice Root)
Quantity = 6 grams Mang Xiao (Sodium Sulfate, Mirabilite, Glauber's Salt)
Quantity = 9-12 grams

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