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Longdan Xiegan Pills

Formulas Name : Longdan Xiegan Pills

Chinese Name : 龙胆泻肝丸

Drug Formulation

Gentiana root 2 liang, Gardenia fruit 3 liang, Coptis rhizome 1 liang 6 qian, Akebia stem 2 liang, Alisma rhizome 3 liang, Processed Realgar 1 liang 6 qian, Licorice root 2 liang, Plantain seed 3 liang, Chinese angelica root 3 liang, Raw Rehmannia root 3 liang, Bupleurum root 1 liang 5 qian.

Source

*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Lanzhou Formula).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and form into small pills with water.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose, washed down with plain boiled water, once in the morning and once in the evening.

Note

Contraindicated for pregnant women.

Longdan Xiegan Pills，*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Lanzhou Formula).，

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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