Aidus & E-Fong Herbal Solution
Herbal Formula for Purgative-Da Xian Xiong Tang
                               
                                  Da Xian Xiong Tang
                         Major Decoction for Chest Congestion

SOURCE: Shang Han Lun  (Treatise on Cold Attack )
INGREDIENTS:

Da Huang (Rhubarb) 10g
Mang Xiao (mirabilite)12 g
Gan Shui (Powder of kansui root) 1. 5g

DIRECTION: Decoct rhubarb in water first and then dissolve Mang Xiao (mirabilite) in decoction. The powder of Gan Shui
(kansui root) is put in before decoction is prepared. It has to be stopped taking immediately when purgation is achieved.
EFFECT: Purging heat and water.
INDICATIONS: Blocked-up chest syndrome manifested by constipation for five or seven days, dryness of tongue with thirst,
fullness, pain and tenderness of epigastrium, shortness of breath, fidget, mild tidal fever in afternoon, deep, tight and forceful
pulse.
ANALYSIS OF FORMULA: This is a drastic formula for purging heat and water. As the main herbs, Gan Shui (kansui
root), with the bitter flavor and cold nature, purges water and heat drastically so as to induce water and heat evils out through
urine and stool; being bitter flavor and cold nature, Da Huang (rhubarb) purges and clear the heat evil. Mang Xiao (Mirabilite)
as the assistant herb purges heat and soften hardness to resolve mass.
In the present clinic, this formula is commonly applied to acute edematous pancreatitis, acute intestinal obstruction with the
above-mentioned symptoms