| Attacking Precipitant (Strong Purging) Medicinals (Gong Xia Yao) |
| Downward-Draining (Purgative) Medicinals (Xie Xia Yao) |
| from 3 to 12 |
| Drains the Fire |
| Purges and clears out through the bottom |
| Favors the feces |
| Eliminates toxins |
| Clarifies Heat (topic use) |
| Eliminates toxins (topic use) |
| Smoothens the throat |
| Refreshes the Blood |
| Stops bleedings |
| Activates Blood and dissipates Stasis |
| Clarifies and unblocks Damp-Heat |