Huang Lian Tang
黄连汤

 

 

Coptis Decoction

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AboutHerbsCaution/Notes
Health Benefits
For: Gastroenteritis • Acute gastritis • Cholecystitis • Gastric ulcers • Peptic ulcers
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Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Harmonize ⌕     Subcategory: Harmonize Stomach and Intestines ⌕      Family: Huang Lian Lei Fang ⌕      Source: Shang Han Lun  ⌕       Related Formula:
Actions
Harmonize stomach • Direct rebellious Qi downward • Regulate heat and cold
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -White • greasy       Pulse -Wiry      Face/other 
Patterns:  
Indications: Stomach aches • Nausea • Chest heaviness • Diarrhea
Contraindications: Qi or Food stagnation • Yin deficiency
Properties
Characteristics: Data adapted from product found online.

Herbs Cat/Dose Actions Properties
Huang Lian Tang • Coptis Decoction • 黄连汤
12g
Zhi Gan CaoLicorice Root • 甘草 Tonify Qi
12g
Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effectsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula. Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Antiulcer • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic
Huang Lian Tang • Coptis Decoction • 黄连汤 Warm Interior Expel Cold
12g
Warm interior • Expel cold • Stop bleeding • Transform phlegm • Rescue devastated yang • Warm Middle Jiao • Warm lungs • Warm meridians Anticoagulant • Hypotensive • Antiplatelet • Stimulant • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Antiemetic • Antimutagenic
Huang Lian Tang • Coptis Decoction • 黄连汤 Release Exterior Wind Cold
6g
Unblock yang Qi • Warm channels • Expel Cold in muscle layer • Improve circulation • Relieve pain Antimicrobial • anticoagulant • teratogenic • emmenagogue • antiparasitic • antibiotic • hypoglycemic •analgesic • anti-inflammatory • antioxidant • free radical scavenging • sedative • memory enhancer
Huang Lian Tang • Coptis Decoction • 黄连汤 Tonify Qi
9g
Tonify yuan qi • Tonify lung qi • Tonify heart qi • Calms spirit • Stop thirst • Helps impotence • Treats qi collapse • Tonify Spleen • Generate fluid • Stop thirst • Strengthen anti-pathogenic qi adaptogen • anti-aging • anticoagulant • antiplatelet • antioxidant • antiplatelet • immunity booster • anti-inflammatory • antidepressant • hepatoprotective • stimulant
Huang Lian Tang • Coptis Decoction • 黄连汤 Phlegm Cold
6g
Transforms damp-phlegm • Direct stomach Qi downward• Stop cough/ wheezing • Relieve nausea & vomiting • Dissolve nodules and swellingsFan Ban Xia - deep fried with vinegar, Ming Fan, and Sheng JiangJiang Ban Xia - fried with ginger juice Warming • Drying • Antitussive • Antiemetic
Huang Lian Tang • Coptis Decoction • 黄连汤 Tonify Qi
3g
Tonify spleen • Tonify qi • Calm the spirit • Harmonize other herb's properties • Nourish blood  Antibacterial • Antidepressant • Anti-inflammatory • Expectorant • Hepatoprotective • Hypotensive • Sedative
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
Directions: 
Modifications For

Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
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Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Pork • Seaweed • Chinese cabbage • Anti-diabetic drugs • Diuretic drugs
Gan Jiang: Pregnancy • Blood heat • Pregnancy • Bloody mucous • Night sweats • Unexplained sweating • Heat induced pain • Heat induce vomiting
Gui Zhi: Pregnancy • Liver Wind • Measles • Open skin sores
Ren Shen: Autoimmune disorder • Blood thinner medication • Diabetes medication • Blood pressure medication • Caffeine • Yin deficiency • Stagnant fire • Hypertension • Bleeding disorders • Pain in chest • Excess heat
Ban Xia: Yin deficiency cough • Bleeding • Dehydration • Heat • Pregnancy • Incompatible with Wu Tou and Fu Zi • Antidepressant drugs • Blood pressure medication • Terfenadine (antihistamine) • Foods: lamb, goat
Da Zao: Epigastric discomfort and bloating • Food stagnation • Damp excess • Damp Phlegm • Intestinal worms
Notes

 

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [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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