The Prescription of Zhizi Dahuang Tang

Source

The book Jin Kui Yao Lue

Ingredients

• Zhi Zi 9 g,
• Da Huang 3 g,
• Zhi Shi 12 g,
• Dou Chi 10 g.

Explanation

Zhi Zi: Being bitter in flavor and cold in nature, purging pathogenic heat.

Dou Chi: Relieving restlessness and assisting Zhi Zi in removing heat.

Da Huang: Removing accumulated heat from the intestines, clearing away heat and toxic material.

Zhi Shi: Promoting the flow of qi, disintegrating masses and relieving fullness.

Effect

Clear heart and relieve restlessness, relieve fullness and purge heat.

Administration

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken 3 times a day.