Tiao+Wei+Cheng+Qi+Tang+(Regulate+the+Stomach+and+Order+the+Qi+Decoction)

Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang (Regulate the Stomach and Order the Qi Decoction)
P: slippery rapid
 * Category:** Drain Downward [Yangming Fu excess heat, Stomach heat with mild purge]
 * Preparation:** Decoct with water. Cook Da Huang and Gan Cao 15-20 min. then dissolve in Mang Xiao.
 * Function:** Moderately purges clumped heat
 * Indications:** Mild constipation due to yang brightness-stage heat characterized by the absence of focal distention and abdominal fullness, but with irritability, nosebleed, swollen gums and throat, bleeding teeth and petechiae (subcutaneous bleeding) due to heat in the Stomach and Intestines
 * Clinical Applications:** mild Yangming Zang syndrome
 * Contraindications:** Pregnancy, weak patient, Yin or fluid deficiency

**Ingredients:**
Da Huang (12g.) Gan Cao (6g.) Mang Xiao (9-12g.) [3-6g.-SF]

**Analysis:**
//Chief:// -Purging the interior excess and cool the interior heat
 * Da Huang:** bitter, cold and purging

//Deputy://
 * Mang Xiao:** clear heat

//Envoy://
 * Gan Cao:** harmonize the other herbs

**Modifications:**
With Stomach Yin deficiency: + Tian Men Dong Blood stagnation in the lower Jiao w/ heat accumulation: + Tao Ren, Gui Zhi [Tao He Cheng Qi Tang]