Banlangen and Daqingye Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears heat, detoxifies, promotes diuresis, and alleviates jaundice. Suitable for acute viral hepatitis.
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Commentary
Taking Banlangen (Ban-lan-gen) as the chief herb, the formula draws on its bitter flavor and cold property: it travels through the Heart, Stomach meridians and works to clear heat, remove toxins and soothe the throat. Daqingye (Da-qing-ye) joins as the supporting deputy; cold and bitter, salty in character, it travels through the Heart, Stomach meridians to clear heat and remove toxins, cool blood and dissipate maculae. Finally, tea leaves (Cha-ye) serve as the envoy herb, harmonizing the whole; its role is to clear heat, refresh and aid digestion and coordinate the herbs. Working as one, the formula clear heat, detoxify, promote diuresis, alleviate jaundice, thereby targeting the viral hepatitis pattern that underlies the complaint.