Liu Yi San
六一散 liù yī sǎn, "Six to One Powder"


Translated Name: Six to One Powder
Category:
Relieve Summerheat
Powder

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Components (2):
 HerbCommon NameQuantityUnit
滑石 Hua Shi talcum grams
炙甘草 Zhi Gan Cao Honey Prepared Licorice grams
Tongue
Tongue:
Thin and yellow greasy coating.
Pulse
Pulse:
Rate: Rapid (Quick, Fast)

Qualities: Soft (Soggy)
Cautions
Cautions:
Contraindicated in cases with copious clear, urine or summerheat without dampness. Use with caution in treating the elderly or yin deficient patients.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Direct Investigations of Formulas for Cold-Induced Disorders  Browse

Modifications

Modifications:  
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'''Add Herb Zhi Mu''' '''Add Herb Sha Shen''' '''Add Herb Mai Men Dong''' '''Add Herb Shi Hu''': For severe thirst with a red tongue - refer to:
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'''Add Herb Jin Qian Cao''' '''Add Herb Ji Nei Jin''' '''Add Herb Hai Jin Sha''': For stony painful urinary dysfunction - refer to:
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'''Add Herb Xiao Ji''' '''Add Herb Bai Mao Gen''': For bloody painful urinary dysfunction - refer to:
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'''Add Herb Shi Gao''' '''Remove Herb Hua Shi''': For dry-summerheat, substitute for Hua Shi and use half the dosage. (Dosage: 6/1 ratio) - refer to:
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'''Add Herb Dan Zhu Ye''': For severe summerheat also add Xi Gua Shuang - refer to:
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'''Add Herb Huang Bai''': For cystitis or urethritis - refer to:
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'''Add Herb Xi Yang Shen''': For injury to the qi and fluids - refer to:
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