Formula
Formula
Single Herbs
| Category | Qing Re Ji
清熱劑 |
| Sub Category | Qing Re Jie Du
清熱解毒 |
| Name | Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
黃連解毒湯 Coptis Decoction to Relieve Toxicity |
| Pharma Effect | 1) anti-virus, antitoxin for virus infection, 2) sedative and relieves heat, 3) anti-inflammatory, promotes phagocytosis, 4) lowers blood pressure, 5) improves cerebral ischemia, 6) anti-ulceration propensity, 7) stops bleeding, 8) prevents artery sclero |
| Function | Drains fire and relieves toxicity. |
| Clinic Usage | This formula treats severe fire-toxin obstruction of the three burners. Symptoms include high fever, irritability, expectoration of blood, carbuncles, or diarrhea due to heat excess, or jaundice due to damp-heat. It also cures symptoms of toxic swellings, |
| Cautions | Because of the very bitter and cold nature of the ingredients, the formula can easily injure the spleen and stomach and should not be taken long-term. |
