Zhiming Dan

Zhiming Dan,Due to stagnation of the Shaoyang Gallbladder Qi, combined with an invasion by wind-pathogen, the fire cannot disperse; this results in sudden swelling and pain in both ears, with clear fluid flowing from them. Over time, this transforms into pus and blood; the patient experiences chills and fever, and the ears produce a sound like boiling water or the chirping of cicadas.

Formulas Name : Zhiming Dan

Chinese Name : 止鸣丹

Drug Formulation

White Peony Root 5 qian, Bupleurum 2 qian, Roasted Gardenia 3 qian, Raw Rehmannia 3 qian, Ophiopogon 3 qian, Acorus 0.5 fen, Poria 3 qian, Pinellia 0.5 fen.

Source

From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.

Benefits

Due to stagnation of the Shaoyang Gallbladder Qi, combined with an invasion by wind-pathogen, the fire cannot disperse; this results in sudden swelling and pain in both ears, with clear fluid flowing from them. Over time, this transforms into pus and blood; the patient experiences chills and fever, and the ears produce a sound like boiling water or the chirping of cicadas.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Zhiming Dan,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 3.,Due to stagnation of the Shaoyang Gallbladder Qi, combined with an invasion by wind-pathogen, the fire cannot disperse; this results in sudden swelling and pain in both ears, with clear fluid flowing from them. Over time, this transforms into pus and blood; the patient experiences chills and fever, and the ears produce a sound like boiling water or the chirping of cicadas.

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