Effect
Purge heat and resolving mass, eliminate retained fluid and relax the bowels, treating
Ingredients
Radix et Rhizoma Rhei (Dahuang) 25 g,
Semen Lepidii seu Descurainiae (Tinglizi) 17 g,
Natrii Sulfas (Mangxiao) 17 g,
Semen Armeniacae Amarum (Xingren) 17 g.
Explanation
Da Huang: The principal drug, being good at sweeping out pathogenic heat by relaxing
the bowels.
Mang Xiao: Dispelling heat, softening masses, aiding Da Huang in removing
accumulations.
Ting Li Zi: Purging lung heat and induce diuresis to alleviate edema.
Xing Ren: Moistening intestines for relaxing bowels.