Category
purge / drain Heat
Nature
cold
Taste
sweet, bitter
Meridians
Large Intestine
Dosage
2–6 g
Functions
purges the bowel and drains heat guides out accumulation
Indications
constipation from heat and accumulation acute constipation; bowel prep abdominal fullness from stagnation
Contraindications
⚠️ contraindicated in pregnancy, menstruation, breastfeeding ⚠️ overuse causes cramping/dependence — short-term only
Notes
low dose loosens; higher dose purges; add near end of decoction
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.