HERB FORMULAS

English: Rhubarb and Saltpeter Decoction
Also Known As: Rhubarb and Niter Decoction
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 Promotes diuresis, softens hardness, eliminates accumulations and dissolves abscesses.
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.
  • Eliminates Dampness
  • Clears and transforms Damp-Heat
  • Damp-Heat with Blood Stagnation
  • 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
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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS