Composition
- Gypsum - Shi Gao: 15 - 30 g
- Radix Rehmaniae praeparata - Shu Di Huang: 9 - 30 g
- Rhizoma Anemarrhenae - Zhi Mu: 3 - 6 g
- Tuber Ophiopogonis - Mai Men Dong: 6 - 9 g
- Radix Achyranthis bidentatae - Huai Niu Xi: 3 - 6 g
Actions
- Nourishes Yin
- Drains Stomach Heat
Indications
Stomach Heat with Yin deficiency that damages Kidney Yin.
Symptoms and signs
- Irritability
- Fever
- Frontal headache
- Thirst for cold beverages
- Nosebleed
- Excessive hunger
- Haemoptysis
- Dry throat
- Bleeding gums
- Pulse: superficial, slippery, wavy, rapid
- Tongue: Dry, red, with yellow coating
Applications
- Toothache
- Loose teeth
- Gingivitis
- Stomatitis
- Fever
- Irritability
- Frontal headache
- Ulcer
- Tinnitus
- Hyperthyroidism
- Diabetes Mellitus II
- Gastroesophageal reflux
Contraindications
Diarrhea or Spleen-Qi deficiency
Modifications
In case of severe toothache:
In case of Diabetes Mellitus due to Yin deficiency and thirst:
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