Dachengqi Tang

NamePotent Purgative DecoctionThe Prescription of 大承气汤SourceThe book Shang Han LunIngredientsDa Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) 12 g,Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) 15 g,Zhi Shi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus) 15 g,Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas) 9 g.ExplanationDa Huang: The principal drug, being bitter