Scrophulariae Radix 30 gm, Ophiopogonis Radix 24 gm (with core), Rehmanniae Radix 24 gm, Rhei Radix et Rhizoma 9 gm, Natrii Sulfas 4.5 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Take 1.6 liters of water, decoct to 600 ml, first take 200 ml, if ineffective, take again.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Enriching yin, increasing fluids, clearing heat, and promoting bowel movements.

bubble_chart Indications

Yangming warm disease, heat accumulation with yin deficiency, dry stool that does not pass, purgation ineffective, insufficient body fluids, like a boat stranded without water, if Fluid-Increasing Decoction is ineffective.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

This formula is formed by adding Rhubarb and Mirabilite to the Fluid-Increasing Decoction. It uses Scrophularia Root, Ophiopogon Tuber, and Unprocessed Rehmannia Root from the Fluid-Increasing Decoction to nourish yin fluids and moisten the intestines to relieve constipation. Additionally, Rhubarb Rhizoma and Mirabilite are added to purge heat, soften hardness, and attack the fu-organ excess. Together, they achieve the effects of enriching yin, increasing fluids, and purging heat to relieve constipation.