TIAO WEI CHENG QI TANG

Yang Ming Organ Heat • Intestinal Dryness • Stomach Heat

Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang is a classical formula that clears heat from the Stomach and Intestines while gently unblocking accumulation. It is traditionally used when internal heat dries fluids, leading to constipation, abdominal fullness, and irritability.

Symptoms

Constipation with dry, hard stools

Abdominal distension or discomfort

Irritability or restlessness

Thirst

Possible mouth or gum inflammation

Red tongue with yellow coating

Slippery, rapid pulse

Ingredients

Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma)
Raw Herbs: 12g                 Granulates: 42.9g

Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas)
Raw Herbs: 10g                 Granulates: 35.7g

Gan Cao (Zhi) (Glycyrrhizae Radix preparata)
Raw Herbs: 6g                   Granulates: 21.4g

Description

Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang addresses heat accumulation in the Yang Ming organs, particularly the Stomach and Large Intestine. When heat becomes excessive, it consumes fluids and creates dryness in the bowels, resulting in hard stools and discomfort.

Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) – clears heat and drains accumulation through the bowels, relieving obstruction.

Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas) – softens hardness and draws moisture into the intestines to ease elimination.

Gan Cao (Zhi) (Glycyrrhizae Radix preparata) – harmonizes the formula and protects the middle burner, moderating the purgative intensity.

Together, the formula clears internal heat, moistens dryness, and restores proper bowel movement, supporting balanced elimination without excessive depletion.

Posology

Granules
3–9g daily, divided into 1–2 doses, taken warm.

Raw Herbs
Boil 600–800ml of water down to 250–300ml; take once daily or as professionally directed.

Contraindications

Contraindicated during pregnancy

Not suitable for constipation due to cold or deficiency patterns

Use caution in weak or elderly individuals

Professional supervision recommended due to purgative action