Composition
- Semen Cannabis - Huo Ma Ren: 15 - 30 g
- Semen Pruni persicae - Tao Ren: 15 - 30 g
- Radix Angelicae sinensis - Dang Gui: 10 - 15 g
- Radix Rehmaniae recens - Sheng Di Huang: 10 - 15 g
- Fructus Citri auranthii - Zhi Ke: 3 - 9 g
- Honey - Feng Mi: 15 g
Actions
- Moistens the intestines
- Promotes bowel evacuation
- Tonifies the Blood
Indications
- Constipation due to Blood deficiency
- Constipation in weak people
- Constipation due to Wind-Heat penetrating the intestines
Symptoms and signs
- Chronic constipation
- Dry stools
- Pale and brittle nails
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Floaters
- Palpitations
- Pulse: Fine and weak
- Tongue: Pale
Applications
- Chronic constipation
- Constipation in elderly or weak people
Contraindications
Caution during pregnancy
Modifications
In case of Qi deficiency:
In case of Blood stasis: Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang