State/School

Pacific College Comps

Translation

Sweet Dew Special Pill to Eliminate Toxin

Formula Type

Clear Damp-Heat

Actions

Resolve dampness, transform turbidity, clear heat, and relieve toxicity

Source

Wen Re Jing Wei (1852)

Ingredients

1. Lian Qiao120g (12-15g)
2. Huang Qin300g (12-15g)
3. Bo He120g (6-9g)
4. She Gan120g (9-12g)
5. Chuen Bei Mu150g (6-9g)
6. Hua Shi450g (12-21g)
7. Mu Tong150 (9-12g)
8. Yin Chen Hao330g (24-30g)
9. Huo Xiang120g (9-12g)
10. Shi Chang Pu180g (4-6g)
11. Bai Dou Kou120g (10-12g)

Indication

Seasonal damp heat disease, or early stages of a damp warm-febrile disease in any season, marked by fever, aching limbs, throat swelling, lethargy, stifling sensation in the pectoral area, glomus, scanty dark urine. Tongue coat is white, greasy or yellow, dry. Pulse is soggy and rapid.
There might be vomiting and diarrhea, jaundice, or persistent fever.
The dosage above is for making pills. To make as a decoction, use the dosages in parentheses.

Contraindication

1. Contraindicated in cases with significant underlying yin deficiency.