Táo Hé Chéng Qì Tāng (桃核承气汤, Peach Pit Decoction to Order the Qi) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Regulate qi & blood category, with Táo Rén and Dà Huáng as chief herbs. It contains Táo Rén, Dà Huáng, Guì Zhī, Máng Xiāo and Zhì Gān Cǎo. Actions: breaks up Blood stasis; drains Heat — lower jiao Blood stasis with Heat.
| Pinyin | Táo Hé Chéng Qì Tāng (Tao He Cheng Qi Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 桃核承气汤 |
| English | Peach Pit Decoction to Order the Qi |
| Category | Regulate qi & blood |
| Chief | Táo Rén, Dà Huáng |
| Tongue | Dark purple, yellow coat |
| Pulse | Deep, choppy, rapid |
| Cautions | Strongly moves Blood: contraindicated in pregnancy and used with caution with heavy menstrual bleeding or bleeding disorders. Contains a purgative (Dà Huáng): contraindicated in pregnancy; stop once bowels move. |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Táo Rén | 12g |
| Dà Huáng | 12g |
| Guì Zhī | 6g |
| Máng Xiāo | 6g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 6g |
Actions
Breaks up Blood stasis; drains Heat — lower jiao Blood stasis with Heat
Indications
Blood stasis with Heat in lower jiao: acute lower abdominal pain, constipation, mental restlessness or mania, dysmenorrhoea from stasis-Heat
Test yourself
What herbs are in Táo Hé Chéng Qì Tāng?
Táo Hé Chéng Qì Tāng contains Táo Rén 12g, Dà Huáng 12g, Guì Zhī 6g, Máng Xiāo 6g and Zhì Gān Cǎo 6g.
What is Táo Hé Chéng Qì Tāng used for?
Blood stasis with Heat in lower jiao: acute lower abdominal pain, constipation, mental restlessness or mania, dysmenorrhoea from stasis-Heat.
What are the actions of Táo Hé Chéng Qì Tāng?
Breaks up Blood stasis; drains Heat — lower jiao Blood stasis with Heat.
What tongue and pulse go with Táo Hé Chéng Qì Tāng?
Tongue: Dark purple, yellow coat. Pulse: Deep, choppy, rapid.
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