Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice
Source: Shang Han Lun ⌕ 18g 9g 6g ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Health Benefits
For: Jaundice • Hepatitis • Liver cirrhosis • Malaria • Liver disease • Hepatitis A, B, and C • Cholecystitis
Attributes: Hepatoprotective • Anticholesterol • Choleretic • Antimalarial • Cholagogic
Examples of Products Found Online
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Expel Dampness ⌕ Subcategory: Clear Damp Heat ⌕ Family: Da Huang Lei Fang ⌕
Actions
Clear heat • Resolve dampness • Clear yang type jaundice
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -Yellow coat • Greasy coat Pulse -Rapid • Slippery Face/other -
Patterns: Damp liver heat • Damp gallbladder heat • Yang Jaundice
Indications: Difficult urination • Full body jaundice • Dark urine • Nausea • Vomiting • Edema
Contraindications: Yin-type jaundice
Properties
Data adapted from product found online. Categories 4% or less not shown.
HERBS
Cat/Dose
Actions
Properties
Yin Chen • Artemisia Capillaris • 茵陈蒿 ♠
Drain Dampness
Clear liver damp heat • Clear gallbladder damp heat • Release exterior • Relieve jaundice
Antioxidant • Anticoagulant • Anti-inflammatory • Antiviral • Antifibrotic • Antitumor • Antidiabetic • Cholagogue • Choleretic • Diuretic • Hepatoprotective • Hypoglycemic • Hypotensive
Zhi Zi • Gardenia • 栀子 ♥
Clear Heat Drain Fire
Clear heat • Drain liver fire • Cool blood • Dry dampness • Resolve toxins • Stop bleeding • Reduce injury swelling
Sedative • Hypotensive • Antibiotic • Laxative • Anti-inflammatory • Antibacterial • Antipyretic
Da Huang • Rhubarb • 大黄 ♣
Downward Draining
Drain downward • Promote menstruation • Reduce accumulation • Drain fire • Cools blood • Clear heat • Dry dampness • Resolve blood stasis (add near end of decoction)
Anti-inflammatory • Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Choleretic • Cholagogic • Hemostatic • Immunity booster • Laxative • Nephroprotective
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Decoction Directions:
Modifications
For
+Bai Zhu +Xi Xin
Osteoarthritis with cold hands and feet 3
+Hong Hua +Tao Ren +Chi Shao +Chuan Shan Jia +Zao Jiao Ci
Blood Stasis 3
+Ma Huang +Sang Zhi +Qiang Huo +Si Gua Luo +Gui Zhi
Carpal tunnel syndrome 3
Caution
Yin Chen: Blood deficiency • Vaginal discharge and spermatorrhea • Diuretic drugs • Blood pressure pills • Anticoagulant medication
Zhi Zi: Spleen and Stomach deficiency cold • Loose stool • Poor appetite • Diarrhea
Da Huang: Pregnancy • Nursing • Menstruation • Qi deficiency • Blood deficiency • Stomach deficiency cold • Spleen deficiency cold • Normal or loose stool • Normal blood flow • Postpartum
Notes
None noted
Bibliography: [3], [8], [14]
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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