Composition
- Rhizoma Coptidis - Huang Lian: 2 - 9 g
- Radix Scutellariae - Huang Qin: 2 - 6 g
- Cortex Phellodendri - Huang Bai: 2 - 6 g
- Fructus Gardeniae - Zhi Zi: 6 - 12 g
Actions
- Clears Toxic Heat
- Drains Fire from the Triple Burner
Indications
Toxic Heat obstructing the Triple Burner
Symptoms and signs
- High fever
- Irritability
- Dry mouth and throat
- Dark urine
- Constipation
- Irritability
- Hemoptysis
- Insomnia
- Pulse: forceful and rapid
- Tongue: red with yellow coating
Applications
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Boils
- Insomnia
- Jaundice
- Pneumonia
- Hysteria
- Stroke
Contraindications
- In deficiency patterns
- Prescribe only in robust constitution and excess pattern
- Long-term use may deplete the Yin