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Shao Yang Decoction,A temporal abscess caused by heat-toxin ascending from the Gallbladder and Triple Energizer meridians.

Formulas Name : Shao Yang Decoction

Chinese Name : 少阳汤

Drug Formulation

Honeysuckle 2 liang, Angelica sinensis 1 liang, Chuanxiong 3 qian, Gentiana root 3 qian, Prunella vulgaris 3 qian (to regulate the Liver and Gallbladder meridians, clear internal heat, and disperse stagnant qi),Gardenia (roasted), 1 qian (to clear heat from the Triple Energizer); White Angelica, 1 qian (since the Yangming meridian is also interconnected with the Shaoyang meridian, and the properties of the other herbs do not ascend on their own, this is used to direct the action upward to the head and face to dispel wind-heat); Lotus Leaf, 1 qian (to regulate the Jueyin and Shaoyang meridians and ascend to clear wind-heat from the head and eyes).

Source

From *Yilin Zuanyao*, Volume 10.

Benefits

A temporal abscess caused by heat-toxin ascending from the Gallbladder and Triple Energizer meridians.

Shao Yang Decoction，From *Yilin Zuanyao*, Volume 10.，A temporal abscess caused by heat-toxin ascending from the Gallbladder and Triple Energizer meridians.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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