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Nomenaclature

huáng lián jiě dú tāng
黃蓮解毒湯
Coptis Decoction to Relieve Toxicity
Other Translations

Meaning of the Name


Functions

Clear Internal Heat

Release exterior and induce diaphoresis
Sx: high fever, irritability, a dry mouth and throat, incoherent speech, insomnia, dark urine. also for nosebleed or vomiting of blood due to heat excess; carbuncles, deep-rooted boils, and other toxic swellings; and dysenteric disorders or jaundice due to damp-heat. T: a red tongue with a yellow coating. P: rapid, forceful pulse.


Composition:

huang lian 9g

huang qin 6g

huang bai 6g

zhi zi 6-12g


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Footnote:


Herbs with this formula

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