厚樸大黃湯

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

Eliminate retained water and promote the flow of qi, purge heat.

Administration

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.