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Drastically purges Cold accumulation

Sudden, emergency-level blockage of the Stomach and Intestines by excess Cold, brought on by cold food or an abrupt Cold attack Sudden, violent pain and distention of the epigastrium and abdomen, piercing as if with an awl, the abdomen rigid No bowel movement at all, unable to eat or drink, and scanty urine Stabbing chest pain with rough, rapid or laboured breathing, or asthma Cold limbs and a pale or cyanotic face In severe cases lockjaw or loss of consciousness Tongue bluish-purple with a white or white slippery coat; pulse deep and tight, or deep and slow

Alleviates pain

Severe abdominal pain from Cold accumulation

Modern uses

Intestinal obstruction, including acute simple obstruction Post-operative adhesions Recalcitrant constipation Food poisoning, acute cold-type Acute cholecystitis Acute appendicitis Ascites Cirrhosis of the liver Liver cancer Sudden syncope Lockjaw ba dou gan jiang da huang