Da Huang Mu Dan Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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大黄牡丹汤 · Dà Huáng Mǔ Dān Tāng
A Jin Gui formula traditionally for intestinal abscess (appendicitis-type presentations in classical terms), with right lower abdominal pain, constipation and heat signs from damp-heat and Blood stasis.
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- Formula Category
- Purgative Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Damp-Heat
- Primary Function
- Drain heat, break stasis, disperse swelling
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Drain heat accumulation, invigorate Blood and reduce intestinal abscess
- Classical Source
- Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han)
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A Jin Gui formula traditionally for intestinal abscess (appendicitis-type presentations in classical terms), with right lower abdominal pain, constipation and heat signs from damp-heat and Blood stasis.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for early intestinal abscess with heat and stasis — combining purge, Blood-moving and swelling-dispersing rather than pure exterior-releasing or pure Yangming purge.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Da Huang Mu Dan Tang | Da Cheng Qi Tang | Bai Du San |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Drain heat, break stasis, disperse swelling | Strongly purge Heat accumulation and constipation | Release exterior, dispel wind-damp, benefit Qi |
| Formula Category | Purgative Formulas | Purgative Formulas | Exterior-Releasing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Damp-Heat | Stomach Heat | Wind-Cold |
| Main Conditions | Abdominal Pain ·Constipation ·Fever | Constipation ·Bloating ·Abdominal Pain ·Fever | Fever ·Cold Limbs ·Headache ·Cough |
| Main Herbs | Rhubarb Root and Rhizome ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark ·Peach Kernel ·Winter Melon Seed ·Mirabilite / Glauber's Salt | Rhubarb Root and Rhizome ·Mirabilite / Glauber's Salt ·Magnolia Bark ·Immature Bitter Orange | Notopterygium Root ·Pubescent Angelica Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome ·Bupleurum Root ·Platycodon Root |
| Classical Source | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang / Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue tradition |
Clinical Perspective
Da Huang Mu Dan Tang drains heat and breaks stasis for intestinal abscess. Da Cheng Qi Tang is the pure Yangming purge. Bai Du San (or Ren Shen Bai Du San) releases exterior toxin for early sores with exterior signs.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.