Prescriptions for Regulating the Intestines and Stomach
Huang Lian Tang (黄连汤): Classic TCM Formula
Name
The Prescription of 黄连汤
Source
The book Shang Han Lun
Ingredients
Huang Lian 9 g,Zhi Gan Cao 9 g,Gan Jiang 9 g,Gui Zhi 9 g,Ren Shen 6 g,Ban Xia 9 g,Da Zao 4 dates.Explanation
Huang Lian: Clearing heat and removing toxicity.
Gan Jiang and Gui Zhi: Warming the middle and dispelling cold, restoring yang andunblocking meridians.
Ban Xia: Harmonizing the stomach and checking adverse rise of qi and stop vomiting,
Ren Shen, Da Zao and Gan Cao: Replenishing the stomach and spleen.
The Effect of 黄连汤
Effect
Harmonize the stomach and direct qi downward.
Indications
Syndrome of upper heat and lower cold.
Administrations
Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken twice.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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