Class: Clear Heat
Subclass: Clear Heat from the Internal Organs
Actions:
Drains smoldering Fire from the Spleen
Indications:
Smoldering Fire in the Spleen.
The Spleen opens through the mouth, thus Spleen-Fire is manifested in oral symptoms.
Possible symptoms and diseases:
Dry mouth
Excessive hunger
Foul breath
Frequent hunger
Mouth ulcer
Parched lips
Thirst
Yellow sclera
Scarlet red tongue - may be ulcerated (thrusting in children)
Rapid pulse (Shu)
Preparation:
POWDER: Grind the ingredients into powder.
Administration / Dosage, recommended:
POWDER: 3 g doses, 3 times daily, with water.
Contraindications:
Tongue thrusting due to congenital Qi Deficiency
Stomach-Yin Deficiency.