hou po qi qu tang

Seven-Substance Decoction with Magnolia Bark

About hou po qi qu tang

Hou Po Qi Wu Tang, Seven-Substance Decoction with Magnolia Bark, is Hou Po, Gan Cao, Da Huang, Zhi Shi, Gui Zhi, Sheng Jiang and Da Zao. The catalogue classes it among the formulas that harmonise Shao Yang disorders.

Ingredients

HerbAmount
hou po24 g
gan cao9 g
da huang9 g
zhi shi9 g
gui zhi6 g
sheng jiang15 g
da zao12 g

Actions and indications

Expels Wind from the Exterior and the muscle layer

  • Tai Yang and Yang Ming disease with Interior excess
  • Fever
  • Pulse floating and rapid

Regulates Qi and promotes bowel movement

  • Fullness and distension of the abdomen
  • Constipation, including habitual constipation, with tenesmus
  • Vomiting

Modern uses

  • Gastroenteritis
  • Peritonitis

Symptoms

Modifications

Names

Pinyinhou po qi qu tang
English NameSeven-Substance Decoction with Magnolia Bark

Classification

Category
Harmonize Lesser Yang Stage Disorders