The Prescription of Daxianxiong Wan
The Prescription of Daxianxiong Wan is also named 大陷胸丸
Source
The book Shang Han Lun
Ingredients
- Da Huang 25 g,
- Ting Li Zi 17 g,
- Mang Xiao 17 g,
- Xing Ren 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.
Effect
Purge heat and resolving mass, eliminate retained fluid and relax the bowels.