Gallbladder-Soothing Decoction

Gallbladder-Soothing Decoction,When gallbladder qi is stagnant, wind-pathogen invades, and the minor fire is suppressed, resulting in swelling and pain in both ears with clear fluid draining from them; over time, this transforms into pus and blood. The patient experiences chills and fever, and a sound like boiling water within the ears—this is a sign of wind-fire drying up the gallbladder fluid.

Formulas Name : Gallbladder-Soothing Decoction

Chinese Name : 舒胆汤

Drug Formulation

Angelica sinensis, White Peony Root, Scrophularia root, Pollen, Roasted Gardenia fruit, Bupleurum root, Acorus tatarinowii rhizome.

Source

*New Book of the Young* Volume 2.

Benefits

When gallbladder qi is stagnant, wind-pathogen invades, and the minor fire is suppressed, resulting in swelling and pain in both ears with clear fluid draining from them; over time, this transforms into pus and blood. The patient experiences chills and fever, and a sound like boiling water within the ears—this is a sign of wind-fire drying up the gallbladder fluid.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Gallbladder-Soothing Decoction,*New Book of the Young* Volume 2.,When gallbladder qi is stagnant, wind-pathogen invades, and the minor fire is suppressed, resulting in swelling and pain in both ears with clear fluid draining from them; over time, this transforms into pus and blood. The patient experiences chills and fever, and a sound like boiling water within the ears—this is a sign of wind-fire drying up the gallbladder fluid.

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