formula | Gentian Liver-Draining Decoction Long Dan Xie Gan Tang |
source | Volume II of Lanshi's Secret Repository |
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bubble_chart Composition Bupleurum root 3g, Alisma 3g, Plantago seed 1.5g, Akebia stem 1.5g, Rehmannia root 9g, Chinese angelica root tip 9g, Gentian root 9g.
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Take 450 ml of water, boil it down to 150 ml, remove the dregs, and administer while lukewarm before meals, followed by a nutritious meal.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Clearing and disinhibiting the liver and gallbladder.
bubble_chart Indications
Liver meridian fire-heat rising leads to throat and mouth heat sores (herpes simplex); dampness-heat in the liver meridian descending causes difficult and painful urination, as well as genital heat, itching, and foul odor.