Drain Downward - Purge Heat

Question 1

Da Cheng Qi Tang

Answer 1

Dx: (1) Exc Ht in YangMing (constipation)

(2) Ht Clumping w/Circumfluence (Diarrhea)
(3) Ht Inversion (Int Ht causing Ht Collapse)

Sx: (1) Svr constipation, flatulence. Focal distention, abdominal fullness. Pain worse w/pressure, Fvr, delirious speech, profuse sweating of palms/soles.

(2) Green, watery diarrhea w/abd distention
(3) Fvr, cold hands/ft, thirst, constipation, disorientation, mania

(T) Dry yellow or dry black coat, prickles (P) Deep, excessive pulse

Question 2

Da Cheng Qi Tang - 4 Ingredients

Answer 2

• Da Huang (Hardness)
• Mang Xiao (Dryness)
• Hou Po (Fullness)
• Zhi Shi (Distention)

Question 3

Xiao Cheng Qi Tang

Answer 3

Dx: Moderate YangMing Disorder (Constipation)

Sx: Tidal fvr, delirium, constipation, focal distention, abd pain neutral w/pressure
(T) Dirty, Dry (P) Slippery, rapid

Question 4

Xiao Cheng Qi Tang - 3 Ingredients

Answer 4

• Da Huang (Hardness)
• Hou Po (Fullness)
• Zhi Shi (Distention)

Question 5

Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang

Answer 5

Dx: Mild YangMing Warp (Constipation)

Sx: Mild constipation, 0 focal distention/abdominal fullness, irritability, fvr, delirium, nosebleed, swollen gums/throat,
(T) Yellow TC (P) Slippery, Rapid

Question 6

Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang - 3 Ingredients

Answer 6

• Da Huang (Hardness)
• Hou Po (Fullness)
• Zhi Gan Cao