DA HUANG
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Nomenclature
DA HUANG
大黃
Radix et Rhizoma Rhei
Other Names
Properties:
Bitter
Spleen / SP Stomach / ST Large Intestine / LI Liver / LR Heart / HT
Dosage and Toxicity
5 - 10 gm
max - 20
Functions
Purges accumulations Downward (Cook short): Da Cheng Qi Tang, Ma Zi Ren Wan, Huang Long Tang
Purges fire: Liang Ge San
Clears heat and eliminates toxins (internal or topical): Da Huang Mu Dan Tang
Activates blood circulation and removes blood stasis (cook longer and with wine)
topically added to San Huang San
Clears damp heat and promotes Diuresis (Damp heat, jaundice, heat in blood level, clear toxicity, dysentery, etc.)
Ba Zheng San, Yin Chen Hao Tang, San Huang Xie Xin Tang
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Preparation and Processing
Cautions and contraindications
Clinical Research and studies
Formulas that include this herb
Sources
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