HERB FORMULAS

DA HUANG GAN CAO TANG - 大黄甘草湯 - RHUBARB AND LICORICE DECOCTION

English: Rhubarb and Licorice Decoction
Also Known As: Rhubarb and Licorice Combination

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. et Rz. Rhei Da Huang 12g Drains Heat and purges accumulations Drains Fire Clears Heat and eliminates Phlegm
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Unblocks the bowels
  • Purges
  • Harmonizes the Stomach
  • Stops vomiting

SYNDROMES

  • Intestinal Heat with Stomach Fire

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Constipation
  • Facial flushing
  • Red eyes
  • Vomiting
  • A bitter taste in the mouth
  • T: Red with prickles
  • C: Yellow
  • P: Forceful and excess

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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