Xiao Cheng Qi Tang
Minor Rhubarb Combination Granules | 小承氣湯
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SKU 574
Ingredients: Chinese rhubarb root (sheng da huang), Bitter orange fruit (zhi shi), Magnolia bark (hou pu).
| Mandarin: 小承氣湯 Pin-Yin: Xiao Cheng Qi Tang English: Minor Rhubarb Combination Romaji: Sho Joki To Kanji: 小承気湯 Kampo: No |
Source:
- Discussion of Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun, 206)
How it works:
- Purges heat accumulation
- Normalizes the flow of qi at the center
- Eliminates dampness
Clinical Applications:
- Excess syndrome of the yangming organ
- Dark yellow tongue coating
This ancient formula was first seen in the renowned physician Zhang Zhongjing’s “Discussion of Cold Damage” in the Han dynasty used to treat excess syndrome of the yanming organ by purging heat accumulation, normalizing the flow of qi at the center, and eliminating dampness.
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English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
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Rhubarb |
Da Huang |
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Chi-shih |
Zhi shi |
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Magnolia Bark |
Hou Po |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Rhubarb purges accumulations, clears heat, transforms dampness, and reduces fire toxicity.