Class: Clear Heat
Subclass: Clear Heat from the Internal Organs
Actions:
Clears Heat and Fire from the Stomach
Cools Blood
Drains Heat and Fire from the Stomach
Nourishes Yin
Indications:
Heat accumulation in the Stomach injuring the Qi and Blood.
Possible symptoms and diseases:
Bleeding gums
Dry mouth
Gingivitis
Inflammation of the face
Inflammation of the lips
Inflammation of the tongue
Oedema of face
Pain of the face
Swelling of the lips
Swelling of the tongue
Symptoms respond favorably to local application of cold but become worse with warmth
Toothache with pain radiating into the head
Fever
Foul breath
Scarlet red tongue, little coating
Slippery-Large-Rapid pulse (Hua Da Shu)
Preparation:
POWDER: Grind the ingredients into powder.
DECOCTION: 25-40 g/litre until 40 cl remain.
Administration / Dosage, recommended:
POWDER: 2-2.5 g doses, 3 times a day, with cool water.
DECOCTION: 3-4 times a day.
Contraindications:
Tooth and gum disorders due to Kidney deficiency
Toothache due to Wind-Cold.