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| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms related to functional intestinal obstruction |
| Da Huang Fu Zi Tang Rheum-Aconitum Decoction; Rhubarb and Prepared Aconite Decoction |
Warms the Interior; Disperses Cold; Calms pain; Purges Cold. | Yang brightness organ-stage disorders which is characterized by Cold accumulating in the Interior and taking form. | Constipation; Functional intestinal obstruction; Inguinal hernia; Pain of the abdomen; Pain of the hypochondrium (unilateral pain, usually); Uncomplicated appendicitis; Chills; Cold extremities; Slight fever; Tongue with a white-greasy coating; Deep-Tight-Wiry pulse (Chen Jin Xian). |
| San Wu Bei Ji Wan Three-Substance Pill for Emergencies |
Significantly purges Cold. | Sudden onset of severe Cold accumulation, which is attributed to Cold food stagnating in the Stomach and Intestines where it completely obstructs the flow of Qi. | Acute pancreatitis; Atonic constipation; Distension of the abdomen; Distension of the epigastrium; Food poisoning; Functional intestinal obstruction; Irregular breathing; Pain so severe that it feels as if an awl is piercing the abdomen; Rough breathing; Sudden pain of the abdomen; Sudden pain of the epigastrium; Uncomplicated acute appendicitis; Blue complexion; Loss of consciousness with clenched mouth; Bluish-purple tongue with a White coating; Deep-Tight pulse (Chen Jin). |
| Gan Sui Tong Jie Tang Unknown |
Moves Qi and Blood; Drains fluids; Purgative. | Blood buildup and internal clumping of fluids and undigested food in the Intestines, interrupting the flow of Qi. | Acute functional intestinal obstruction; Distension of the abdomen; Pain of the abdomen; Very severe constipation (inability to expel gas lingering in the intestines); Vomiting; Slippery-Rapid pulse (Hua Shu). |