Chinese: Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tang
English: Rhubarb and Moutan Decoction
Source: Jinguiyaolue (Essentials from the Golden Cabinet)
Pulse: bowstring (or slippery), rapid
Tongue: red body, yellow, dry (or greasy) coating
Abdomen: oketsu (especially in the lower right quadrant), shofukuman
Indications: This herbal formula has been used for patients with following health conditions and symptoms:
- Abdominal pain (usually in the lower right quadrant)
- Appendicitis
- Abdominal masses
- Intestinal abscess
- Leukorrhea
- Lochia retention
- Constipation
- Bloating
There are many other health conditions that may respond well to this herbal formula, in particular patients exhibiting indicative traditional diagnostic signs and symptoms.
