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Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan (Sweet Dew Special Pill to Eliminate Toxins)

Formula 9 of 23 in Formulas that Expel Dampness

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness

Possible Tongue Appearance:

White greasy tongue coat or yellow dry tongue coat.

Possible Pulse Patterns:

Soggy rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

Warp and Woof of Warm Febrile Diseases (Wen Re Jing Wei)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

Heart, Gall Bladder, Liver, Lungs, Large Intestine, Stomach, Small Intestine, Spleen

Substances in this Formula (11 Total):

Lian Qiao (Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae)

Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit) 连翘
Qty:	12-15 grams
Chan:	HT, LIV, GB
Prop:	Bitter, Slightly Spicy, Cool
Latin:	Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae
Cat:	Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis)

Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap Root) 黄芩
Qty:	12-15 grams
Chan:	GB, LI, LU, ST
Prop:	Bitter, Cold
Latin:	Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Cat:	Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness

Bo He (Field Mint, Mentha) 薄荷
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	LU, LIV
Prop:	Spicy, Aromatic, Cool
Latin:	Herba Menthae Haplocalycis
Cat:	Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

She Gan (Belamcanda Rhizome) 射干
Qty:	9-12 grams
Chan:	LU
Prop:	Bitter, Cold
Latin:	Rhizoma Belamcandae
Cat:	Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

Chuan Bei Mu (Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae)

Chuan Bei Mu (Tendrilled Fritillaria Bulb) 川贝母
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	HT, LU
Prop:	Bitter, Sweet, Cool
Latin:	Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae
Cat:	Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat

Hua Shi (Talcum) 滑石
Qty:	18-21 grams
Chan:	ST, BL
Prop:	Sweet, Bland, Cold
Latin:	Talcum
Cat:	Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

Chuan Mu Tong (Caulis Clematidis Armandii)

Chuan Mu Tong (Clematis) 川木通
Qty:	9-12 grams
Chan:	BL, HT, SI
Prop:	Bitter, Cold, Bland
Latin:	Caulis Clematidis Armandii
Cat:	Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

Yin Chen (Yinchenhao Shoots and Leaves, Capillaris) 茵陈
Qty:	24-30 grams
Chan:	LIV, SP, GB, ST
Prop:	Bitter, Spicy, Cool
Latin:	Herba Artemisiae Yinchenhao
Cat:	Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

Huo Xiang (Herba Agastaches Rugosus, Herba Pogostemonis)

Huo Xiang (Patchouli, Agastache) 藿香
Qty:	9-12 grams
Chan:	LU, SP, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Slightly Warm
Latin:	Herba Agastaches Rugosus, Herba Pogostemonis
Cat:	Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness

Shi Chang Pu (Sweetflag Rhizome) 石菖蒲
Qty:	4-6 grams
Chan:	HT, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Slightly Warm, Aromatic
Latin:	Rhizoma Acori Graminei
Cat:	Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices

Bai Dou Kou (Round Cardamom Fruit) 白豆寇
Qty:	10-12 grams
Chan:	LU, SP, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Aromatic Slightly Warm (or Neutral)
Latin:	Fructus Amomi Kravanh
Cat:	Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.

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