Three-Yellow Decoction for Draining the Heart

Three-Yellow Decoction for Draining the Heart,Purges fire and eliminates toxins; dries dampness and dispels heat.Indicated for internal excess fire that forces the blood to flow erratically, resulting in hemoptysis, epistaxis, constipation, and dark urine; accumulated heat in the Triple Burner causing redness and swelling of the eyes, and sores on the mouth and tongue; external symptoms such as sores and ulcers, restlessness and oppression in the chest, and severe constipation; damp-heat jaundice with chest heat, fullness, and oppression, a thick yellow tongue coating, and a rapid, forceful pulse.

Formulas Name : Three-Yellow Decoction for Draining the Heart

Chinese Name : 三黄泻心汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of rhubarb; 1 liang each of Coptis and Scutellaria.

Source

*Essentials of the Golden Chamber*

Processing

Coarsely ground.

Benefits

Purges fire and eliminates toxins; dries dampness and dispels heat.Indicated for internal excess fire that forces the blood to flow erratically, resulting in hemoptysis, epistaxis, constipation, and dark urine; accumulated heat in the Triple Burner causing redness and swelling of the eyes, and sores on the mouth and tongue; external symptoms such as sores and ulcers, restlessness and oppression in the chest, and severe constipation; damp-heat jaundice with chest heat, fullness, and oppression, a thick yellow tongue coating, and a rapid, forceful pulse.

Instructions for Use

Soak in Ma Fei Decoction for a long time, strain out the residue, and divide the liquid into two doses to be taken.

Three-Yellow Decoction for Draining the Heart,*Essentials of the Golden Chamber*,Purges fire and eliminates toxins; dries dampness and dispels heat.Indicated for internal excess fire that forces the blood to flow erratically, resulting in hemoptysis, epistaxis, constipation, and dark urine; accumulated heat in the Triple Burner causing redness and swelling of the eyes, and sores on the mouth and tongue; external symptoms such as sores and ulcers, restlessness and oppression in the chest, and severe constipation; damp-heat jaundice with chest heat, fullness, and oppression, a thick yellow tongue coating, and a rapid, forceful pulse.

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