Da Huang Xiao Shi Tang - 大簧芒硝湯 - Rhubarb And Saltpeter Decoction

English:	Rhubarb and Saltpeter Decoction
Also Known As:	Rhubarb and Niter Decoction

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. et Rz. Rhei	Da Huang	10g	Clears Heat, transforms Dampness, promotes urination, invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.
Niter	Xiao Shi	10g	Eliminates accumulations and dissolves abscesses, Promotes diuresis, Softens hardness.
Cx. Phellodendri	Huang Bai	10g	Drains Damp-Heat especially from the Lower Jiao. With Zhi Zi, for Lower Jiao Damp-Heat leading to hot, painful urinary dysfunction.
Fr. Gardeniae	Zhi Zi	10g	Clears Heat, resolves Dampness, reduces swelling and activates the Blood. With Da Huang, for constipation.

Formula Actions

• Eliminates Dampness
• Clears and transforms Damp-Heat

Syndromes

• Damp-Heat with Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

Hard enlarged masses Fixed pain A dark gray complexion Emaciation Lassitude Anorexia

Fever (or feverish feeling) Aversion to Cold Amenorrhea T: Purple P: Choppy or Taut and smooth

Treats

Uterine fibroids

Amenorrhea

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

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