| Attacking Precipitant (Strong Purging) Medicinals (Gong Xia Yao) |
| Downward-Draining (Purgative) Medicinals (Xie Xia Yao) |
| from 3 to 10 |
| from 1,5 to 3 |
| Favors the feces |
| Purges and clears out through the bottom |
| Clarifies Heat |
| Drains the Fire |
| Favors Water elimination (diuresis) |
| Stops bleedings |