State/School

California License Exams, Pacific College Comps

Translation

Coptis Decoction to Relieve Toxicity

Formula Type

Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity

Actions

Drain fire and relieve toxicity

Source

Wai Tai Bi Yao (752)

Ingredients

1. Huang Lian9g
2. Huang Qin6g
3. Huang Bai6g
4. Zhi Zi6-12g

Indication

For severe obstruction of all three jiao by fire toxin (also known as heat toxin). High fever, irritability, dry mouth and throat, insomnia, incoherent speech and dark urine. Tongue is red with a yellow coating, pulse is rapid and forceful.
Also used for epistaxis or hematemesis due to heat excess; carbuncles, deep-rooted boils, and other toxic swellings; and dysenteric disorders or jaundice due to damp-heat.

Contraindication

1. Because it is very bitter and cold, this formula should only be prescribed in cases of excess for patients of robust constitution.
2. Can easily injure the Yin, especially if prescribed for nutritive or blood level heat.
3. Do not take long-term.