Jia Jian Cheng Qi Tang

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加减承气汤 (Modified Order the Qi Decoction)

Source: An Hui Zhong Yi Xue Yuan (1990)

Last updated October 1, 2026

Not yet clinically reviewed

severe heat constipation

Description

Jia Jian Cheng Qi Tang (Modified Order the Qi Decoction), from the An Hui Zhong Yi Xue Yuan (Anhui University School of Medicine) — a variation of Da Cheng Qi Tang.

Actions: Drains intestinal stagnation and obstruction downward; Moistens the Intestines and nourishes yin.

Presentation: Severe constipation characterized by heat.

Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 156.

Composition

Herb Amount % Role Function
Da Huang
as printed: Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei)
g — —
Hou Po
as printed: Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis)
g — —
Zhi Shi
as printed: Zhi Shi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus)
g — —
Mang Xiao
as printed: Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas)
g — —
Huo Ma Ren
as printed: Huo Ma Ren (Fructus Cannabis)
g — gently moistens the intestines
Tao Ren
as printed: Tao Ren (Semen Persicae)
g — moistens the intestines
Bai Shao
as printed: Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
g — nourishes yin

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Contained in Ma Zi Run Chang Wan = this + Ma Zi Ren Wan + Dang Gui, Gua Lou Ren, He Shou Wu and 2 more
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  • Ma Zi Run Chang Wan = this formula + Ma Zi Ren Wan + Dang Gui, Gua Lou Ren, He Shou Wu, Xuan Shen and Yu Li Ren

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