DA HUANG
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Radix et Rhizoma Rhei

Nomenclature

DA HUANG
大黃
Radix et Rhizoma Rhei
Other Names

et Rhizoma Rhei


Properties:

Bitter
Spleen / SP Stomach / ST Large Intestine / LI Liver / LR Heart / HT


Dosage and Toxicity

5 - 10 gm
max - 20


Functions

Purges accumulations Downward (Cook short): Da Cheng Qi Tang, Ma Zi Ren Wan, Huang Long Tang
Purges fire: Liang Ge San
Clears heat and eliminates toxins (internal or topical): Da Huang Mu Dan Tang
Activates blood circulation and removes blood stasis (cook longer and with wine)
topically added to San Huang San

Clears damp heat and promotes Diuresis (Damp heat, jaundice, heat in blood level, clear toxicity, dysentery, etc.)
Ba Zheng San, Yin Chen Hao Tang, San Huang Xie Xin Tang


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