Western Medical Indications:
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Impaction

TCVM Indications:
Abdominal fullness and pain
Fever
Focal distention
LI Excess Heat
Pulse: Forceful and fast
Tongue: Red with yellow coating

Contraindications:
Do not use during pregnancy

Warning:
Caution with Deficient, anemic, geriatric or weak patients

Dosage for Horse:
15 g twice daily as top dressing on feed

Dosage for Dog/Cat:
0.5 g per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily

Directions:
Use as needed up to 1 month.

Chinese Principles of Treatment:
Clear Heat and purge accumulation through bowels

Classical Antecedent:
Da Chen Qi Tang from Shang Han Za Bing Lun (Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders and Miscellaneous Diseases) written by Zhang Zhong-Jing in 220.

Ingredients:
Da Huang-Rheum, Hou Po-Magnolia, Mang Xiao-Mirabilite, Zhi Shi-Aurantium