Chinese Name
Dà Huáng Huáng Lián Xiè Xīn Tāng 大黄黄连泻心汤
English Name
Rhubarb And Coptis Infusion To Drain The Epigastrium
Sources
Discussion of Cold Damage
Indications
Patterns
Phase
Category
Clear HeatClear Heat and Resolve Toxicity
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Conditions
Kampo Name
Related Chinese Herbal Formulas (Comprehensive List)
Ingredients
Dosages:
- : Da Huang (12g)
- : Huang Lian (6g)
Actions:
- Drain fire
- Resolve toxicity
- Dries dampness
Indications:
Fever, irritability and restlessness, flushed face, red eyes, dark urine, constipation, delirious speech, epigastric focal distention
Pattern:
Hot Focal Distention
Tongue:
Greasy, yellow coating
Pulse:
Floating in the middle position
Abdomen:
Notes:
Preparation:
Source Text - Prepared as an infusion. Steep the ingredients in 2 cups of water that is just starting to boil, press out the dregs, and then take warm in two doses.
Modern Text - Prepared as a decoction.