Longdan Xiehuo Decoction

Longdan Xiehuo Decoction,When the Five Yang energies surge to the head, lung qi runs rampant in the “Lake of Celestial Essence,” causing foul-smelling discharge from the nose, ruptured mouth sores, swelling and pain in the throat, as well as toothache and cerebral collapse.

Formulas Name : Longdan Xiehuo Decoction

Chinese Name : 龙胆泻火汤

Drug Formulation

Gentiana root 2 qian, Cimicifuga root 2 qian, Bupleurum root 2 qian, Phellodendron bark 1 qian 5 fen, Gardenia fruit 1 qian 5 fen, Scutellaria root 1 qian 5 fen, Indigo powder 1 qian 5 fen, Xanthium seed 1 qian 5 fen, Notopterygium root 1 qian 5 fen, Ligusticum root 1 qian 5 fen, Angelica dahurica root 1 qian 5 fen, Licorice root 3 fen, Raw gypsum 3 qian (as a guide).

Source

*Dian Dian Jing*, Volume 4.

Benefits

When the Five Yang energies surge to the head, lung qi runs rampant in the “Lake of Celestial Essence,” causing foul-smelling discharge from the nose, ruptured mouth sores, swelling and pain in the throat, as well as toothache and cerebral collapse.

Longdan Xiehuo Decoction,*Dian Dian Jing*, Volume 4.,When the Five Yang energies surge to the head, lung qi runs rampant in the “Lake of Celestial Essence,” causing foul-smelling discharge from the nose, ruptured mouth sores, swelling and pain in the throat, as well as toothache and cerebral collapse.

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