Coptis Upper-Clearing Decoction

Coptis Upper-Clearing Decoction,Indicated for real fire and internal heat manifesting as dizziness, tinnitus, sores in the mouth and on the tongue, swollen and ulcerated gums, sudden onset of conjunctivitis, severe constipation, and dark yellow urine.

Formulas Name : Coptis Upper-Clearing Decoction

Chinese Name : 黄连上清膏

Drug Formulation

Coptis rhizome 2 liang 7 qian, Scutellaria root 11 liang, Rhubarb 11 liang, Red Peony root 11 liang, Raw Gardenia fruit 3 liang 4 qian, Sichuan Lovage root 3 liang 4 qian, Angelica root 3 liang 4 qian, Forsythia fruit 3 liang 4 qian,Chrysanthemum 3 liang 4 qian, Pollen 3 liang 4 qian, Licorice 1 liang 8 qian, Phellodendron 4 liang 4 qian, Scrophularia (stem removed) 3 liang 4 qian, Platycodon 3 liang 4 qian, Mustard Spikes 3 liang 4 qian, Peppermint 3 liang 4 qian, Honeysuckle 4 liang 3 qian, Raw Gypsum 4 liang 3 qian.

Source

*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.

Processing

Chop the herbs into small pieces, decoct them in water three times, filter each decoction separately, discard the residue, combine the filtrates, and simmer over low heat until concentrated to a paste-like consistency—to the point where it does not seep through paper. Mix each liang of clear paste with 1 liang of refined honey, and fill bottles weighing 2 liang.

Benefits

Indicated for real fire and internal heat manifesting as dizziness, tinnitus, sores in the mouth and on the tongue, swollen and ulcerated gums, sudden onset of conjunctivitis, severe constipation, and dark yellow urine.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–5 qian per dose, dissolved in warm water.

Coptis Upper-Clearing Decoction,*Selected Formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Beijing*.,Indicated for real fire and internal heat manifesting as dizziness, tinnitus, sores in the mouth and on the tongue, swollen and ulcerated gums, sudden onset of conjunctivitis, severe constipation, and dark yellow urine.

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