Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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桃核承气汤 · Táo Hé Chéng Qì Tāng
Shang Han Lun formula for Blood stasis and Heat binding in the Lower Jiao (classically 'Heat in the Bladder'), presenting with lower abdominal pain, tension, night fever and possible manic symptoms or hard stools.
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- Formula Category
- Blood-Invigorating Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Blood Stasis
- Primary Function
- Invigorate Blood, clear Heat, purge accumulation
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Break up Blood stasis, clear Heat and purge accumulation from the Lower Jiao
- Classical Source
- Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han)
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
Shang Han Lun formula for Blood stasis and Heat binding in the Lower Jiao (classically 'Heat in the Bladder'), presenting with lower abdominal pain, tension, night fever and possible manic symptoms or hard stools.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when Blood stasis and Heat accumulate together in the lower abdomen, requiring both invigoration and purgation — unlike Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, which targets the chest and upper body, or Da Cheng Qi Tang, which purges Yang Ming excess Heat without primary Blood stasis.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Tao He Cheng Qi Tang | Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Da Cheng Qi Tang | Wu Ling San |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Invigorate Blood, clear Heat, purge accumulation | Invigorate Blood, dispel stasis, move Qi | Strongly purge Heat accumulation and constipation | Promote urination, drain Dampness, warm Yang |
| Formula Category | Blood-Invigorating Formulas | Blood-Invigorating Formulas | Purgative Formulas | Dampness-Draining Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Blood Stasis | Blood Stasis | Stomach Heat | Dampness |
| Main Conditions | Irregular Menstruation ·Dysmenorrhea | Chest Tightness ·Headache ·Hypochondriac Distension ·Emotional Depression | Constipation ·Bloating ·Abdominal Pain ·Fever | Edema ·Frequent Urination ·Damp Constitution |
| Main Herbs | Peach Kernel ·Rhubarb Root and Rhizome ·Cinnamon Twig ·Mirabilite / Glauber's Salt ·Honey-fried Licorice | Peach Kernel ·Safflower ·Chinese Angelica Root ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome | Rhubarb Root and Rhizome ·Mirabilite / Glauber's Salt ·Magnolia Bark ·Immature Bitter Orange | Alisma Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen ·Polyporus ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Cinnamon Twig |
| Classical Source | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Yi Lin Gai Cuo (Corrections of Errors in Medical Classics, Wang Qingren, Qing dynasty) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) |
Clinical Perspective
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang targets Blood stasis with Heat in the lower abdomen and involves purgation. Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang addresses Blood stasis in the chest/upper body. Da Cheng Qi Tang is pure Yang Ming excess Heat accumulation without primary Blood stasis. Wu Ling San focuses on water retention rather than Blood.
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.