Downward-draining formulas
Xiao cheng qi tang
Minor Order the Qi Decoction
- Chinese name
- 小承气汤
- Group
- Downward-draining formulas
- English name
- Minor Rhubarb Combination
Laxative like da cheng qi tang, but milder.
Indications
For constipation with heat and a full feeling, without the severity for which da cheng qi tang is intended.
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rhubarb root (da huang) | 9–12 g |
| Hou po (magnolia bark) | 6–9 g |
| Immature bitter orange (zhi shi) | 6–9 g |