Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice
6g ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Health Benefits
For: Blood poisoning • Severe Urinary Tract Infection • Inflammation of intestine/colon • Type 2 diabetes • Ischemics stroke • Pneumonia
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Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Clear Heat ⌕ Subcategory: Clear Heat and Resolve Toxicity ⌕ Family: Huang Lian Lei Fang ⌕ Source: ⌕ Related Formula:
Actions
Drains fire • Relief toxiciy
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -Red with yellow coating Pulse -Rapid • Forceful Face/other -
Patterns:
Indications: High fever • Incoherent speech • Dark urine • Insomnia • Dry mouth • Dry throat
Contraindications: This strong formula can easily injure Yin and should not be taken long term.
Properties
Characteristics: Data adapted from product found online.
Herbs
Cat/Dose
Actions
Properties
• • ♠
12g
Huang Qin • Baical Skullcap • 黄芩 ♥
Clear Heat Dry Dampness
Clear heat • Dry dampness • Stop bleeding • Calm fetus • Calm liver yang rising • Clear damp heat
Antibiotic • Anti-inflammatory • Antioxidative • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Hepatoprotective • Hypoglycemic • Hypotensive • Neuroprotective • Sedative
Huang Bai ♣
9g
Zhi Zi • Gardenia • 栀子 ♣
Clear Heat Drain Fire
6gClear heat • Drain liver fire • Cool blood • Dry dampness • Resolve toxins • Stop bleeding • Reduce injury swelling
Sedative • Hypotensive • Antibiotic • Laxative • Anti-inflammatory • Antibacterial • Antipyretic
♠ King/Chief ♥ Minister/Deputy ♣ Assistant ♦ Envoy
Directions:
Modifications
For
+ Sheng Di Huang + Dan Pi + Xuan Shen or +Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang
Vomiting blood and nosebleeds
+ Da Huang
Constipation
+ Mu Xiang + Bing Lang + Qin Pi
Blood and mucus in stool and experiencing tenesmus
+ Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin
Boils and Lesions
Caution
:
:
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Zhi Zi: Spleen and Stomach deficiency cold • Loose stool • Poor appetite • Diarrhea
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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