Da Huang (Tan)
Radix et Rhizoma Rhei (carbonisat)大黄炭
- Nature
- slightly Astringent, slightly Cold
- Flavours
- Bitter
- Meridians
- Large Intestine, Liver, Pericardium, Spleen, Stomach
- Class
- Attacking Precipitant (Strong Purging) Medicinals (Gong Xia Yao)Downward-Draining (Purgative) Medicinals (Xie Xia Yao)
- Dosage
- 3–20 g
Actions / Functions
- Da Huang (Chao Tan): this preparation allows Da Huang to harmonize the Blood and stop bleedings
- Activates the Blood
- Favors the feces