厚樸三物湯
厚樸三物湯 is also named 厚朴三物汤, The Prescription of Houpo Sanwu Tang
Source
The book Jin Kui Yao Lue
Ingredients
Explanation
Hou Po: The principal drug, promoting the flow of Qi to subdue distention, drying dampness and removing fullness.
Da Huang: Removing accumulated heat from the intestines, clearing away heat and toxic material.
Zhi Zi: Being bitter in flavor and cold in nature, purging pathogenic heat.
Effect
Promote the flow of qi to subdue distension, remove fullness and relax the bowels.
Indications
Qi stagnation, constipation, accumulation of sthenia-heat, abdominal distension.
Administration
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.