Modified Huanglian Xiexin Decoction

Modified Huanglian Xiexin Decoction,Phlegm-fire and damp-heat in the lung and stomach, internally affecting the heart meridian and pericardium, leading to mental confusion, delirium, restlessness, and a yellow, greasy tongue coating.

Formulas Name : Modified Huanglian Xiexin Decoction

Chinese Name : 增减黄连泻心汤

Drug Formulation

8 fen of small Coptis rhizome, 1.5 qian of Scutellaria baicalensis root, 6 qian of ground talc, 2 piao of bamboo sap, 1.5 qian of small Trifoliate orange fruit, 1.5 qian of Xian Banxia, and 5 qian of raw coix seed.

Source

From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.

Benefits

Phlegm-fire and damp-heat in the lung and stomach, internally affecting the heart meridian and pericardium, leading to mental confusion, delirium, restlessness, and a yellow, greasy tongue coating.

Instructions for Use

First, decoct 1 liang of winter melon seeds, 2 qian of thread-like Tongcao, and 0.5 fen of lampwick in water to make a decoction; use this as the base liquid. Then decoct the above herbs, strain out the residue, add 2 drops of fresh ginger juice, and mix in 1.5 qian of fresh Acorus gramineus leaves (rubbed until soft and then added raw).

Modified Huanglian Xiexin Decoction,From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*.,Phlegm-fire and damp-heat in the lung and stomach, internally affecting the heart meridian and pericardium, leading to mental confusion, delirium, restlessness, and a yellow, greasy tongue coating.

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