What is Purge?

Gong Xia · 攻下 · Treatment Principles

To strongly induce bowel movements to clear severe constipation, remove accumulated heat, or expel stagnant food and toxins from the intestines.

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Purge belongs to the Treatment Principles group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

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AstringeCalm the SpiritClear HeatDispel ColdDispel Food StagnationDispel WindDrainExtinguish WindHarmonizeInduce VomitingInvigorate BloodMoisten DrynessOpen OrificesOpen the Channels

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What is Purge in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

To strongly induce bowel movements to clear severe constipation, remove accumulated heat, or expel stagnant food and toxins from the intestines.

What category does Purge belong to?

Purge is part of the Treatment Principles group of TCM concepts.

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