bubble_chart Efficacy

Upper energizer fire.

bubble_chart Indications

The poison of wind-heat causes sores and boils on the head and face.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

In the formula, Coptis Rhizome, Skullcap Root, Gardenia, which clear and drain upper energizer heat toxin, serve as the monarch; Forsythia, Mentha, which are pungent and cool, disperse upper energizer wind-heat from the head and face; Saposhnikovia Root, Schizonepeta, Dahurian Angelica, which are pungent and warm, promote dispersion to assist in expelling external pathogens, collectively serve as the minister; Submature Bitter Orange, Sichuan Lovage Rhizome, which regulate qi and resolve stasis, and promote the free flow of nutrient-defense, to subdue swelling and relieve pain; Platycodon Root directs the medicinal effects upward and serves as the assistant; Liquorice Root harmonizes the various ingredients and serves as the envoy, collectively achieving the effects of clearing heat and removing toxin, subduing swelling and relieving pain. It can be used for swelling and pain in the head and face due to pattern of yang excess, such as abscesses, sores, boils, and furuncles. It is particularly effective for head sores.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

1. Heat toxin excess: Add Lonicera, Dandelion, Tokyo Violet Herb, Chrysanthemum Flower.
2. Severe swelling and pain: Add Tail of Chinese Angelica, Red Peony Root, Frankincense, Myrrh.
3. Acne: Add Coix Seed.
4. Constipation: Add Rhubarb Rhizoma.

bubble_chart Modern Application

Purulent inflammation of the head and face, such as boils and sores, ulcers, and furuncles. Those belonging to the pattern of yang excess include tonsillitis, acute pharyngitis, mastitis, cellulitis, and yellow-water sores (impetigo).