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Daio

Daio

Chinese: da huang

English: rhubarb root and rhizome

Pharmaceutical: Rhei Radix et Rhizoma

Properties: Bitter, cold

Standard Species: Rheum palmatum L., Rheum tanguticum Maxim. Ex Balf., Rheum officinale Baill., Rheum correanum Nakai

Rheum palmatum L. – Botanischer Garten der Universität Innsbruck, Austria (Photo by TH. Tanaka)

Botanischer Garten der Universität Innsbruck, Austria

Formulas Containing Daio:

junchogan 潤腸丸 Run Chang Wan Moisten the Intestines Pill

saikokaryukotsuboreito 紫胡加竜骨牡蠣湯 Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang Bupleurum Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction

daijyokito 大承気湯 Da Cheng Qi Tang Major Order the Qi Decoction

choijyokito 調胃承気湯 Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang Regulate the Stomach and Order the Qi Decoction

daiokanzoto 大黄甘草湯 Da Huang Gan Cao Tang Rhubarb and Licorice Decoction

daiobotanpito 大黄牡丹皮湯 Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Tan gRhubarb and Moutan Decoction

tokakujyokito 桃核承気湯 Tao He Cheng Qi Tang Peach Pit Decoction to Order the Qi

bofutsushosan 防風通聖散 Fang Feng Tong Sheng San Ledebouriella Powder that Sagely Unblocks

daisaikoto 大紫胡湯 Da Chai Hu Tang Major Bupleurum Decoction

mashiningan 麻子仁丸 Ma Zi Ren Wan Hemp Seed Pill

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