Xiao Cheng Qi Tang (Minor Order the Qi Decoction)

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Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation

Pattern:

• Mild Heat in the Yang-Ming (Organ Syndrome)

Actions:

• Clear Stomach and Intestinal Heat
• Moderately purges heat accumulation and moves the Qi.

Indications:

• Afternoon tidal fever, abdominal and focal distension, abdominal pain that does not increase with pressure, constipation or diarrhea, sweating, irritability or delirium, tenesmus

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Dry, dirty, or old looking yellow tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Rapid and slippery pulse

Western Uses:

• Early Stage Dysenteric Disorders
• Acute Simple Intestinal Obstruction
• Acute Cholecystitis
• Acute Appendicitis
• Constipation

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not use if external pathogens have not been released
• Use cautiously in patients with a weak constitution.
• Do not use during pregnancy.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Decoct with 4 cups of water. Boil down to 2 cups and divide into two doses.

Originally Appeared In:

• On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

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 Hou Po (Magnolia Bark)
Quantity = 6 grams Zhi Shi (Immature Fruit of the Bitter Orange)
Quantity = 3 pieces (6-9 grams)

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