Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
黃蓮解毒湯 (黄连解毒汤) huáng lián jiě dú tāng, "Coptis Decoction to Relieve Toxicity"


Translated Name: Coptis Decoction to Relieve Toxicity
Category:
Clear Heat and Resolves Toxicity
Decoction

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Components (4):
 HerbCommon NameQuantityUnit
黃蓮 Huang Lian coptis rhizome 9 grams
黃苓 Huang Qin baical skullcap root, scutellaria, scute 6 grams
梔子 Zhi Zi cape jasmine fruit, gardenia 6 - 12 grams
黃栢 Huang Bai amur cork tree bark, phellodendron bark 6 grams
Tongue
Tongue:
Red with yellow coating.
Pulse
Pulse:
Rate: Rapid (Quick, Fast)

Qualities: Excess (Shi, Strong, Full)
Cautions
Cautions:
This formula should only be prescribed for patients who are of robust constitution. It should not be taken long-term because it easily injures the yin.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library  Browse

Modifications

Modifications:  
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'''Add Herb Mu Tong''' '''Add Herb Che Qian Zi''' '''Add Herb Ze Xie''': For damp-heat in the lower burner with urinary frequency, urgency and discomfort. - refer to:
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'''Add Herb Sheng Di Huang''' '''Add Herb Xuan Shen''' '''Add Herb Mu Dan Pi''': For nosebleed, vomiting of blood, or erythema and purpura - refer to:
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'''Add Herb Da Huang''' '''Add Herb Yin Chen Hao''': For jaundice due to obstruction from heat - refer to:
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'''Add Herb Qin Pi''' '''Add Herb Bing Lang''': For dysenteric disorders with blood and mucus in the stool and tenesmus. - refer to:
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'''Add Herb Mu Xiang''': Include this herb when modifying for dysenteric disorders - refer to:
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'''Add Herb Da Huang''': Add for constipation - refer to:
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