Nomenaclature
dà huáng mǔ dān tāng
大黃牡丹湯
Rhubarb and Moutan Decoction
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Meaning of the Name
Functions
Downward Purging
Release exterior and induce diaphoresis
Sx: lower abdominal distention and pain (usually R side) that increases upon pressure with rebound tenderness, guarding of the abdominal musculature. there may also be pain in the groin which is relieved by flexing the hip and knee and intensified by extending the hip. additionally, there may be a mass in the LRQ of the abdomin, and irregular, intermittent fever followed by chills and sweating. T: thin, yellow and greasy tongue coat. P: slippery and rapid.
Composition:
da huang 12g
mang xiao [dissolve in strained decoction] 9-12g
mu dan pi 3g
tao ren 9-15g
dong gua ren 15-30g
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Footnote:
Herbs with this formula
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