Gentiana Gallbladder-Draining Combination - Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Product Specifications
Practitioner Notes
Formula Type
Extract & Concentrate
TCM Pattern
Liver and gallbladder replete heat harassing above. Damp-heat pouring below.
Therapeutic Functions
Drains liver and gallbladder replete heat, clears lower burner damp heat.*
Clinical Indications
Herpes zoster, herpes simplex, pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis, orchitis, epididymitis, gallstones, hyperthyroidism, migraine, otitis media, corneal ulcers, acute glaucoma, retinitis, pelvic inflammatory disease.
Symptoms & Signs
Red eyes, bitter taste, headache, loss of hearing, swelling of the ears, lateral costal pain, dysuria, turbid urine, impotence, genital swelling, genital itching, genital sweating, abnormal vaginal discharge.
Precautions
Do not use in cases of spleen vacuity or damage to fluids. Do not use for prolonged periods of time or in large doses.
Pulse Quality
Rapid and forceful.
Tongue Appearance
Red tongue with yellow coating.
Ingredients
Secret Treasure of the Orchid Chamber (Lan Shi Mi Cang)
| Pin Yin | Botanical Name |
|---|---|
| huang qin | Scutellaria baikal root |
| sheng di huang | Raw Rehmannia root |
| long dan cao | Gentiana scabra root |
| dang gui wei | Angelica sinensis tails |
| chai hu | Bupleurum root |
| che qian zi | Plantago seed |
| ze xie | Alisma rhizome |
| zhi zi | Gardenia fruit |
| mu tong | Akebia stem |
| gan cao | Chinese Licorice root |