bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Take the three ingredients, boil Magnolia Bark and Immature Orange Fruit in 2400ml (1 dou 2 sheng) of water first, then take 1000ml (5 sheng) of the decoction, add Rhubarb Rhizoma, and boil until 600ml (3 sheng) remains. Take 200ml (1 sheng) warm, and continue until a laxative effect is achieved.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Moving qi relieves fullness, removes stagnation, and promotes bowel movement.

bubble_chart Indications

Excessive internal heat, qi stagnation, abdominal distension and pain, constipation.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

This formula shares the same medicinal ingredients as the Minor Purgative Decoction, but the dosages differ. Minor Purgative Decoction aims to eliminate accumulation and attack excess, thus using Rhubarb Rhizoma as the sovereign herb; this formula, however, focuses on moving qi and relieving fullness, hence Magnolia Bark is the primary herb. In the formula, Magnolia Bark moves qi and alleviates fullness; Rhubarb Rhizoma and Immature Orange Fruit purge heat and remove stagnation. The combination of these three herbs ensures the smooth flow of qi stagnation, eliminates excess accumulation, and restores the flow of bowel qi, thereby resolving all symptoms.

bubble_chart Supplementary Formulas

Jingui Yaolue‧Phlegm-Fluid Retention Cough Disease: "For those with thoracic fluid retention and chest fullness, Magnolia Bark and Rhubarb Decoction is prescribed. The formula for Magnolia Bark and Rhubarb Decoction is as follows: Magnolia Bark, one chi; Rhubarb Rhizoma, six liang; Immature Orange Fruit, four pieces."