龙胆泻肝汤

Gentian Decoction to Drain the Liver

龙胆泻肝汤

lóng dǎn xiè gān tāng · Yi-fan Ji-jie (public domain) · heat-clearing (damp-heat of the liver and gallbladder)

Composition

baikal skullcap黄芩Deputy (Minister)9 г

gardenia fruit栀子Deputy (Minister)9 г

alisma泽泻Assistant9 г

raw rehmannia生地黄Assistant9 г

当归Assistant6 г

柴胡Assistant6 г

甘草Envoy3 г

Functions

drains the full fire of the liver and gallbladder clears damp-heat from the lower burner

Indications

Liver heat: red eyes, a bitter taste in the mouth, irritability, headache Damp-heat in the lower burner: discharge, itching, dysuria

Contraindications

spleen deficiency heat caused by a deficiency of yin ⚠️ bitter and cold—but not for long

Notes

A powerful formula for clearing liver fire and damp-heat in the lower jiao: for red eyes, a bitter taste in the mouth, irritability, and urogenital inflammation. Preparation: Boil, strain, and drink while warm.

For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.