formula | Coptis Heart-Purging Decoction Huang Lian Xie Xin Tang |
source | Waike Zhengzong Volume 4 |
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bubble_chart Composition Coptis, Gardenia, Schizonepeta, Scutellaria, Forsythia, Akebia, Mint, Arctium, each 3 gm, Licorice 1.5 gm.
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Use 400 ml of water and 20 pieces of rush pith, decoct until reduced to 320 ml, and take after meals.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Clearing heart and reducing fire.
bubble_chart Indications
Adults and children with excessive heart fire may develop carcinoma of the tongue, wooden tongue, or purple tongue, characterized by swelling, hardness, and difficulty in speaking.