Class: Clear Heat
Subclass: Clear Qi Level Heat
Actions:
Calms restlessness and irritability
Clears Heat
Disperses stagnation
Drains Heat
Purges Heat
Indications:
Relapse of fever and constipation (digestive disorders) associated with a recurrence of disease due to improper diet during convalescence.
Possible symptoms and diseases:
Constipation
Constipation due to inappropriate diet during convalescence
Fullness of the abdomen
Fullness of the stomach
Gastroenteritis
Hepatitis
Irritability
Jaundice
Nervous breakdown
Resurgence of febrile disorders (fever, in particular)
Bitter taste
Fever
Generalized pain
Red tongue, dirty-yellow coating to the root
Full-Rapid pulse (Shi Shu); Rapid-Overflowing pulse (Shu Hong)
Preparation:
DECOCTION: 20-30 g in 50 cl until 20 cl remain.
Administration / Dosage, recommended:
DECOCTION: 10 cl (hot). If no vomiting take the rest of the decoction 2-3 hours later.
Warning:
Long-term use.