Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang
竹叶石膏汤

 

 

Lophatherum and Gypsum Decoction

 Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

<b>About</b><strong>Herbs</strong><strong>Caution/Notes</strong>
Health Benefits
For: Soar throat • Nephritis • Diabetes
Attributes:
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Capsules

Granules

Granules

Granules

Research (sample)
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Clear Heat ⌕    Subcategory: Clear Heat From Qi Level ⌕      Family: Shi Gao Lei Fang] ⌕      Source: Shang Han Lun  ⌕       Related Formula:
Actions
Tonify Qi • Clear heat • Generate fluids • Harmonize stomach
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -Thin red coat      Pulse -Deficient • Rapid      Face/other 
Patterns:  
Indications: Prolonged fever • Vomiting • Irritability • Severe cough • Heaviness in chest • Irritability • Thirst
Contraindications: 
Properties
Data adapted from product found online.  Categories 4% or less not shown.

Herbs Cat/Dose Actions Properties
Dan Zhu Ye 
9g-15g
Shi Gao 
30g
Ren Shen • Ginseng • 人参 Tonify Qi
6g
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 • anticoagulantantiplatelet • antioxidant • antiplatelet • immunity booster • anti-inflammatory • antidepressant • hepatoprotective • stimulant
Mai Men dong
9g-18g
Ban Xia • Pinellia Root • 半夏 Phlegm Cold
9g
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 Jiang • Jiang Ban Xia - fried with ginger juice Warming • Drying • Antitussive • Antiemetic
Zhi Gan CaoLicorice Root • 甘草 Tonify Qi
3g-6g
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
Geng Mi 
12g-15g
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
Directions: Cook until the rice is done.  Drink the drained liquid.
Modifications For
 + Tian Hua Fen + Zhi Mu Severe and persistent hunger with stomach fire
– Shi Gao Not enough Stomach Qi and Stomach Yin, no Stomach fire
+ Tian Hua Fen + Shi Hu Deficient Stomach Yin, ulcerations in the mouth and a red and dry tongue

Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
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
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Pork • Seaweed • Chinese cabbage • Anti-diabetic drugs • Diuretic drugs
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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